John Deere 523824.1 – SSU / XSC: Steering Wheel Position Sensor 2 Signal Mismatch

The voltage in Channel 1 and Channel 2 are not in the correct ratio. The values read by Sensor 1 and Sensor 2 differ by more than a specific threshold, causing the AutoTrac automated steering system to be disabled for safety.

• 6110M
• 6120M
• 6130M
• 6145M
• 6155M
• 6175M
• 6195M
• 6110R
• 6120R
• 6130R
• 6145R
• 6155R
• 6175R
• 6195R
• 6215R
• 7020LF series
• 7030LF series
• 8000 series
• 8010 series
• 8020 series
• 8030 series
• 9000 series
• 9020 series
• 9030 series
• 6R series
• 7R series
• 8R series
• 9R series
• 9660 CTS
• S-Series

1. 1

   Remove the steering column covers/cowl to access the Steering Input Device (SID) on the steering wheel shaft.

2. 2

   Visually inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage or loose pins.

3. 3

   Interchange the connectors for the two steering wheel position sensors at the SID.

4. 4

   Clear the active codes and operate the steering to observe which Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) returns.

5. 5

   If the exact same DTC (523824.10) returns: Suspect a wiring harness issue between the SID and the steering controller (SSU/XSC).

6. 6

   If a different DTC for the other position sensor becomes active: Suspect an internal failure of the Steering Input Device (SID).

1. 1

   Park the machine on a level surface, turn off the engine, and remove the key.

2. 2

   Remove the plastic covers/cowl surrounding the steering wheel shaft to expose the Steering Input Device.

3. 3

   Perform the diagnostic connector swap test detailed in the diagnostic checks.

4. 4

   If the sensor is faulty: Unbolt and remove the defective Steering Input Device / Steering Wheel Position Sensor assembly from the steering column and install the replacement part.

5. 5

   If the wiring is faulty: Trace the harness from the SID to the steering controller.

   Repair any broken wires or replace the steering input device wiring harness entirely.

6. 6

   Reconnect all harnesses and reinstall the steering column covers.

7. 7

   Start the tractor, clear the stored fault codes, and test the AutoTrac system to verify the repair.