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Old Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:15 PM
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Steering Angle Sensor

Quick question from determined newbie:

Just where is the steering angle sensor located?

I had front end work done, and the DTC codes suggest it's still disconnected. If I can find it, I can plug it in!

Anybody know where it is?
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Old Aug 16th, 2009, 05:16 AM
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Doesn't ANYBODY know where the steering angle sensor is located?

Almost 100 people read my post asking for help finding the steering angle sensor. Is this too stupid a question to rate an answer? Someone must know where it is! Help!
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RealOEM lists the Steering Angle Sensor as a part (#6) in the steering column:

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MINIAC: many thanks! This got me started. I ran more DTCs on just the steering (LEW) and found big swings in yaw and other variables related to steering (while driving)
Seems the steering angle sensor sez a small number going straight ahead, but is probably not the problem. I read in another post that the sensor for yaw is in the handbrake housing, so I'm heading there, it's intermittently swinging to the rails, so maybe a loose connection, or ....?

Anyway, I appreciate the direction to the picture; I've bought stuff from Parts.com, but didn't find the steering sensor in my exploration. Many thanks!
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Thank you for that great pic you have there and thank you for the information. This is very helpful...Thanks a lot.
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