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1998 SUBARU LEGACY

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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C0076moderate severityChassis

Steering Angle Sensor Circuit

on 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L H4 · AWD

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

  1. Calibrate steering angle sensor
  2. Test sensor output
  3. Inspect clock spring
  4. Check wiring

Repair notes

Calibrate sensor first. Replace if calibration fails.

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