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DTC C0051-96: Steering Angle Sensor Failure (Sensor Detects Internal Failure)

Confirmation Procedure Basic Condition:
  • 12 volt battery voltage 9.6 - 16.5 V
  • No other DTCs detected

Operating Condition:

  • 1.

    Start the engine.

  • 2.

    Turn the steering wheel left and right for a few times.

Execution Regular Diagnosis
Duration About 1 second
DTC Type
  • 1 drive cycle
  • VSA indicator on
Fail Safe Action
  • Degrade ABS performance
  • Stop engine drag torque control function
  • Stop TCS function (Fade out)
  • Stop VSA function
  • Stop hill start assist function
Possible Cause
  • Steering angle sensor failure
  • VSA modulator-control unit program not the latest
  • VSA modulator-control unit internal failure