Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

General Information





ABS/ESC
C1261 Steering Angle Sensor Not Calibrated - General Information

Component Location





General Description

The Steering angle sensor(SAS) is installed in MDPS assembly in case of vehicle applied MDPS.
The Steering angle sensor(SAS) is installed upper side of the clock spring of steering wheel in case of vehicle not applied MDPS.
The SAS is used to determine turning direction and speed of the steering wheel.
The HECU uses the signals from the SAS when performing ESC-related calculations.

DTC Description

The steering angle sensor in the ESC system is an absolute angle sensor type. For this reason, the steering angle sensor needs the zero setting(Calibration) by the GDS. If the calibration of this sensor is undone, this DTC is set.

DTC Detecting Condition





Diagnostic Circuit Diagram