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Steering Angle Sensor: Testing and Inspection



AR46.10-P-0300-01T Activate Steering Angle Sensor

If the battery has been disconnected or the voltage supply to the steering angle sensor has been interrupted, the ESP, SPS [PML] and BAS control unit switches to fault.

The following message appears in the multifunction display "El.-STAB.-PROGRAM - LOCATE WORKSHOP".

The steering-angle sensor must be re-activated to clear the malfunction.

Activating steering angle sensor

1 Start engine and run at idling speed.
2 Turn the steering wheel from one lock position to the other then center it. "El.-STAB.-PROGRAM - LOCATE WORKSHOP" goes out in the multifunction display.