C0054

Steering Wheel Position Sensor Signal C

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect operation of the electric power steering
EPS malfunction indicator is on
Increased effort when turning the steering wheel
Intermittent operation of the power steering

Causes

Open or shorted wiring harness
Oxidation of sensor contacts
Steering wheel position sensor malfunction
Problems with the EPS control unit
Poor circuit grounding

How to Fix

Check wiring harness for damage
Clean sensor contacts and connectors
Check the resistance and voltage in the sensor circuit
Replace the steering wheel position sensor if necessary
Check and reflash the EPS control unit

Related codes

C0051 C0052 C0053 C0055