C0080low severityChassis
Steering Position Sensor Calibration Not Performed
on 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L 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
- Perform steering angle sensor calibration with scan tool
- Drive vehicle in a circle to auto-learn center point
- Verify calibration completed successfully
- 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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