C0527

Steering Angle Sensor Module Mechanical

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

The ESC/ESP indicator on the dashboard is on
Disabling the stabilization system
Incorrect operation of the parking assistance system
Errors in the operation of adaptive cruise control (if any)

Causes

Wear of the mechanical components of the sensor
Damage to mechanism gears
Incorrect installation of the sensor after repair
Corrosion or contamination of mechanical parts
Broken or damaged wiring harness

How to Fix

Diagnostics using a scanner to confirm the error
Visual inspection of the sensor and its mounting
Checking the integrity of the wiring harness
Replacing the steering angle sensor if necessary
Calibrating a new sensor using special equipment

Related codes

C0528 C0530 U0121