C0206

Steering Wheel Position Sensor

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable operation of the power steering
ESP/ABS lamp comes on
Incorrect operation of the stabilization system
Difficult to control at low speeds

Causes

Steering wheel position sensor malfunction
Damage to the sensor wiring harness
Oxidation of contacts
Problems with the EPS control unit
Incorrect sensor calibration after replacement

How to Fix

Diagnosing fault codes with an OBD-II scanner
Checking the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Cleaning the sensor contacts
Checking the sensor resistance
Replace the sensor if necessary
Calibrating a new sensor

Related codes

C0205 C0207 C0245 C0550