C0055

Steering Wheel Position Sensor Signal D

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable operation of the electric power steering
The ESP or stabilization system indicator is on
Incorrect speedometer readings
Problems with the cruise control system

Causes

Steering wheel position sensor malfunction
Open or shorted wiring harness
Poor contact in sensor connectors
Problems with the steering ECU
Mechanical damage to the sensor

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness and sensor connectors
Check the resistance and voltage at the sensor
Scan the system for other errors
Replace the steering wheel position sensor if necessary
Check and update ECU software

Related codes

C0050 C0051 C0052 C0053 C0054