C047A

Electric Steering Motor Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

Heavy steering
EPS malfunction indicator on the dashboard
Jerky or uneven steering force
Loss of power steering

Causes

Damage to the wiring harness to the ERU position sensor
Oxidation or poor contact of connectors
Steering motor position sensor malfunction
Short circuit in the sensor circuit
Problems in the steering control unit (EPS)

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Clean connector contacts and check connections
Check the resistance of the position sensor (according to the manufacturer's specifications)
Scan the EPS unit for additional errors
If necessary, replace the position sensor or EPS control unit

Related codes

C0470 C0475 C047B