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How do you reset the steering angle sensor on a Volkswagen?

How do you reset the steering angle sensor on a Volkswagen?

Method 1

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.
  3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 a second time.
  5. Bring the steering wheel back to the center.
  6. Drive a short distance in a straight line.
  7. Restart the engine, and the steering angle sensor should be reset.

What causes a steering angle sensor to go bad?

3. Car drives differently after a front end alignment. Today’s steering angle sensors are attached to multiple points within the steering system. Since a front end alignment is designed to align the front wheels along with the steering wheel, it can cause problems with the steering angle sensor.

How do I fix U0126 code?

How to diagnose and repair U0126

  1. Perform a preliminary inspection. Sometimes U0126 can pop up intermittently, or it can result from a dead battery.
  2. Check the battery. The SAS module is a computer and computers need proper voltage to operate.
  3. Check for other DTCs.
  4. Check for a faulty control module.

Do you need to reset steering angle sensor?

Steering angle sensors (SAS) are nothing new. In fact, they’ve been around since the early 1990’s. With advances in Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems, however, the need to reset them after routine maintenance has only recently become a necessity.

How much does it cost to replace a steering angle sensor?

The average steering angle sensor replacement cost is between $150 and $500, depending on the car model and labor costs. The steering angle sensor costs $120 – $250, and the labor costs averaging at $80 – $250. The first thing you might wonder after looking at the replacement cost is that it varies a lot.

Can you repair a steering angle sensor?

Chances are you will never crack open a steering angle sensor cluster to repair it. But, this sensor should not be a mystery. To be effective at ABS and stability control diagnostics, knowing how the sensor measures angles and information is critical.

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.

What does lost communication with body control module mean?

On some vehicles, the BCM acts as a gateway module, enabling communication between the CAN High and CAN Low buses. It may also perform other duties, such as acting as an interface to the anti-theft system and climate control. Code U0140 indicates the BCM is not receiving or transmitting messages on the CAN bus.

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