C0051

Steering Wheel Position Sensor

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

ESP/ESC indicator is on
Stiff steering wheel rotation
Loss of power assist
Incorrect operation of the stabilization system

Causes

Malfunction of the steering position sensor
Open or shorted wiring harness
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Mechanical damage to the sensor
Problems with the EPS control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Check connections and connector contacts
Test the sensor with a multimeter
Read sensor parameters via diagnostic scanner
If necessary, replace the steering position sensor

Related codes

C0050 C0052 C0053