OBD Guide

C0526

Steering Angle Sensor Module

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • ESP/ABS indicator is on
  • Unstable operation of the stability control system
  • Spontaneous shutdown of the ESP system

Causes

  • Malfunction of the steering angle sensor
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Problems with sensor connectors
  • ESP module failure

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
  2. Check sensor connections and connectors
  3. Scan for errors in the ESP module
  4. If necessary, replace the steering angle sensor
  5. Calibrate the sensor after replacement

Related codes

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