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ChassisC0527

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Steering angle sensor module mechanical

11 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns

Safety: This code relates to the steering system. Steering effort may increase.

1What it means in plain English

A chassis system has a fault, usually ABS, traction control or stability control, but some makes use this range for airbags, electric power steering or park brakes.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty wheel speed sensor
  2. Damaged sensor ring or wiring
  3. Faulty ABS module
  4. Low brake fluid
  5. Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Steering effort may increase. If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have it checked.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0527No description available Chassis
DaewooC0527No description available Chassis
EOBDC0527Rattvinkelsensormodul mekanisk BrandChassis
GMC0527Rear steering motor position sensor circuit BrandChassis
HoldenC0527Rear Steering Motor Position Sensor Circuit BrandChassis
Land RoverC0527No description available Chassis
OpelC0527Rear steering motor position sensor circuit BrandChassis
PeugeotC0527No description available Chassis
SaabC0527Sensorkreis Motorstellung Lenkung hinten BrandChassis
ToyotaC0527Steering angle sensor module mechanical BrandChassis
VolkswagenC0527Radio aerial BrandChassis

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0527 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongC052700CAN: SAS message not received (time out) BrandChassis

6Related codes

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