C0445
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration
The steering angle sensor has not been calibrated after a service operation, or the calibration value is implausible.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: easy
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Calibration not performed after alignment/repairCommon
Parts involved
- Steering Angle Sensor
C0445 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.