C0830
Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Center Position Not Learned
The chassis control module has not stored a valid center (zero) position for the steering wheel angle sensor. ESP, lane assist and electric power steering may be limited until calibration is performed.
- 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.
- Sensor calibration not performed after replacementCommon
- Wheel alignment changed without calibrationPossible
Parts involved
- Steering Angle Sensor
- Chassis Control Module
C0830 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.