OBD Guide

B3104

Steering Shaft Position Sensor Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of the power steering
  • ESP malfunction lamp lights up
  • Unstable operation of adaptive lighting

Causes

  • Mechanical damage to the steering shaft position sensor
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • ECU malfunction
  • Problems with sensor connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Check the sensor connectors for oxides and damage
  3. Test the steering shaft position sensor using a diagnostic scanner
  4. Replace sensor if necessary

Related codes

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