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2011 KIA OPTIMA

2.0L Turbo I4FWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor485Torque3874Fluid6DTC893Battery0Maintenance0Recalls5
C0076moderate severityChassis

Steering Angle Sensor Circuit

on 2011 Kia Optima 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD

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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