C0827
Steering Effort Sensor Stuck
The power steering module has detected that the torque sensor signal does not change despite steering input — the sensor appears stuck. Assist is disabled to avoid uncontrolled steering torque.
- 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.
- Sensor mechanically stuckCommon
- Sensor electronics failedPossible
Parts involved
- Torque Sensor
- Power Steering Module
C0827 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.