C0720
Electric Power Steering Torque Sensor Circuit
The torque sensor in the EPS column or rack reports an electrical fault. Power assist is reduced or disabled.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: hard
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.
- Torque sensor failedCommon
- Wiring shortedPossible
Parts involved
- Eps Torque Sensor
- Eps Control Module
C0720 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.