Where is the steering angle sensor?
The steering angle sensor is in most car models located behind the steering wheel wrapped around the steering column. Some cars can have it located in the steering gear, but it is quite rare. Some cars also have two steering angle sensors, which makes it important to replace the right one.
Do you have to reset steering angle sensor after alignment?
Performing a Steering Angle Sensor Reset. Over 40 million vehicles on the road today require a reset/recalibration of the steering angle sensor (SAS) following a wheel alignment, as instructed by the vehicles manufacturer on certain cars equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
How does a steering angle sensor go bad?
Steering angle sensors do not fail often since they are designed to last the lifespan of the vehicle, but sometimes factors outside the control of most vehicle owners can cause the sensor to wear or fail completely.
What happens when a steering position sensor goes bad?
Common signs include the Traction Control Light coming on, steering wheel feeling loose, and the car driving differently after a front end alignment.
Do you need to reset steering angle sensor?
What does error code U0126 mean on a Ford Ranger?
Code U0126 stands for Lost Communication with Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Module. Older vehicles use a hydraulic power steering pump to provide the driver with power steering. This makes the steering wheel easy to turn.
What does the OBD-II code U0126 stand for?
What does OBD-II fault code U0126 mean? Code U0126 stands for Lost Communication with Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Module. Older vehicles use a hydraulic power steering pump to provide the driver with power steering. This makes the steering wheel easy to turn.
What does the code u0100 mean on a Chevy Silverado?
All the ‘U’ codes are network communication codes. Codes U0100 to U0300 are lost communication with XX module codes. This code is typically monitored when the ignition is on and battery voltage is within a specific range.
Why does the code U0126 keep popping up on my battery?
Sometimes U0126 can pop up intermittently, or it can result from a dead battery. This is especially true if the code is a history code and not current. Clear the code and see if it returns.