LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Chrysler >> 2005 >> Crossfire Base, 2D Convertible >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Traction Control >> Anti-Lock Brake System - Electrical Diagnostics >> DTC Troubleshooting >> DTC 1172: Steering Angle Sensor: Internal Error >> When Monitored and Set Condition
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

When Monitored and Set Condition

  1. When Monitored: With the ignition on. The Controller Antilock Brake (CAB) monitors the status of the Steering Angle Sensor.
  2. Set Condition: The Controller Antilock Brake (CAB) will set this DTC if the Steering Angle Sensor sends an Internal Failure status to the CAB.
POSSIBLE CAUSES 
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

For a complete Antilock Brake System (ABS) Circuit Diagram (Refer to BRAKES/ELECTRICAL - SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS) .

  1. 1)   VISUALLY INSPECT COMPONENTS FOR DAMAGE AND CORRECT INSTALLATION

    Visually inspect the Steering Angle Sensor for damage and correct installation.

    Are there any visible Sensor concerns? 

    Yes 

    1. Correct the sensor concerns as necessary.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Go to step  2).
  2. 2)   MONITOR THE CAB WITH THE DRB III®
    Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool & Turning Ignition On
    GC0032455Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    With the DRB III®, erase DTCs.

    Start the engine.

    With an assistant to drive, use the DRB III® to monitor the CAB module DTCs while performing road test.

    Is the Steering Angle Sensor DTC set? 

    Yes 

    1. Replace the Steering Angle Sensor. (Refer to BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/STEERING ANGLE SENSOR - REMOVAL) .
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Inspect and repair the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .