C0076moderate severityChassis
Steering Angle Sensor Circuit
on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · RWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the steering angle sensor.
Symptoms
- Stability control light
- ESC/VSC disabled
- Steering wheel position not recognized
Common causes
- Faulty steering angle sensor
- Sensor needs calibration
- Clock spring issue
- Wiring damage
Diagnostic steps
- Calibrate steering angle sensor
- Test sensor output
- Inspect clock spring
- Check wiring
Repair notes
Calibrate sensor first. Replace if calibration fails.
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