ChassisC0605
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit/Open
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 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list
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
- Faulty wheel speed sensor
- Damaged sensor ring or wiring
- Faulty ABS module
- Low brake fluid
- Wheel bearing damage
3Can I drive?
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
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | C0605 | Cylinder 8. Fuel Quantity Adjuster. Maximum Value Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C0605 | Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit/Open SAE | Chassis |
| Daewoo | C0605 | Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit/Open SAE | Chassis |
| EOBD | C0605 | Stuurhoeksensorcircuit/open Brand | Chassis |
| GM | C0605 | Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit/Open SAE | Chassis |
| Holden | C0605 | Left Rear Acceleration Sensor Circuit Brand | Chassis |
| Opel | C0605 | Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit/Open SAE | Chassis |
| Peugeot | C0605 | Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit/Open SAE | Chassis |
| Saab | C0605 | Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit/Open SAE | Chassis |
| MG (SAIC) | C0605 | Front pretensioner Left or Serial front pretensioner (R75) Leakage to GND on squib Brand | Chassis |
| Toyota | C0605 | Steering wheel angle sensor circuit/open Brand | Chassis |
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 C0605 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C060596 | The steering angle sensor has an electrical fault or open circuit. There is an internal component fault. Brand | Chassis |
6Related codes
Browse Cxxx codes or C060xx codes.