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2008 KIA OPTIMA

2.4L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor469Torque4927Fluid6DTC865Battery0Maintenance0Recalls3
C0080low severityChassis

Steering Position Sensor Calibration Not Performed

on 2008 Kia Optima 2.4L I4 · FWD

What this code means

The steering angle sensor has not been calibrated or the calibration was lost.

Symptoms

  • Stability control light on
  • ESC inoperative
  • Lane departure warning inactive
  • Steering center point unknown to module

Common causes

  • Battery disconnect cleared calibration
  • Alignment performed without recalibration
  • Module replacement
  • Steering component service

Diagnostic steps

  1. Perform steering angle sensor calibration with scan tool
  2. Drive vehicle in a circle to auto-learn center point
  3. Verify calibration completed successfully
  4. Check for other stability codes that prevent calibration

Repair notes

Perform steering angle sensor calibration. Most vehicles require a scan tool procedure followed by a driving routine.

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