U0426moderate severityNetwork
Invalid Data Received from Steering Angle Sensor
on 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4 · FWD
What this code means
Data from the steering angle sensor is invalid or out of expected range.
Symptoms
- Stability control disabled
- Power steering warning
- ESC light on
- Steering angle not centered
Common causes
- Steering angle sensor calibration lost
- Sensor failure
- CAN bus noise
- Clock spring issue
- Sensor wiring fault
Diagnostic steps
- Check steering angle sensor reading
- Perform steering angle calibration
- Test sensor output through full lock-to-lock
- Check clock spring
- Inspect sensor wiring
Repair notes
Perform steering angle sensor calibration. Common after alignment, battery disconnect, or steering work.
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U0003
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U0005
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U0006
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U0007
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U0008
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