Steering Wheel Position Sensor

Where it lives

For C0051, start at the sensor the description names.

Check these first

• A failed steering wheel position sensor
• An open or short in the steering wheel position sensor wiring
• Corrosion at the steering wheel position sensor connector
• Incorrect steering wheel position sensor calibration
• A fault in the stability control module

What to do next

1. Inspect the steering wheel position sensor and connector
2. Check the sensor wiring for opens and shorts
3. Monitor the steering wheel position sensor signal with a scan tool
4. Calibrate the steering wheel position sensor
5. Replace the steering wheel position sensor if it tests bad
6. Clear the code and retest

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