C0825
Steering Effort Sensor Range/Performance
The electric power steering module has detected that the torque (effort) sensor signal is out of the expected range. Steering 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.
- Steering torque sensor failedCommon
- Calibration required after servicePossible
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely
Parts involved
- Torque Sensor
- Power Steering Module
- Sensor Wiring
C0825 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.