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Diagnostic reference · U0126

U0126

Lost Communication With Steering Angle Sensor Module

System
Network communication (U code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Network Communications

What it means

U0126 means Lost Communication With Steering Angle Sensor Module.

Where it lives

For U0126, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • Open or shorted bus wiring to the steering angle sensor
  • Faulty steering angle sensor
  • Clock spring damage breaking the connection
  • Poor connector contact or corrosion
  • Module power supply fault

What to do next

  1. Inspect clock spring and wiring to the steering angle sensor
  2. Check the sensor connector for damage
  3. Verify power, ground, and bus wiring to the module
  4. Scan the network to confirm the module is offline
  5. Replace the clock spring or sensor as diagnosed

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.