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2006 AUDI A6

4.2L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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C0205high severityChassis

EPS Motor Position Sensor Circuit

on 2006 Audi A6 4.2L V8 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the EPS motor position sensor used for commutation and control.

Symptoms

  • EPS warning light
  • No power steering assist
  • Motor may vibrate or oscillate
  • Noise from steering column

Common causes

  • Faulty motor position sensor
  • Sensor wiring damage
  • EPS motor assembly failure
  • Electromagnetic interference

Diagnostic steps

  1. Read EPS motor position data with scan tool
  2. Check sensor signal during slow steering input
  3. Inspect motor assembly connector
  4. Test for EMI sources near steering column
  5. Check motor resolver resistance

Repair notes

Replace EPS motor assembly. Motor position sensor is typically integral to motor.

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