C0460
Steering Position Signal Implausible
Steering angle signal is implausible compared with yaw rate, lateral acceleration and wheel speeds.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
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.
- Wheel alignment off after impactPossible
- Sensor driftPossible
Parts involved
- Steering Angle Sensor
- Yaw Rate Sensor
- ABS Control Module
C0460 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.