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DTC C0051-86: Error Steering Angle Signal Received From Electric Power Steering Control Module: Notes

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Description Error steering angle signal received from electric power steering (EPS) control module
Detection condition 
  • Either a condition in which the steering angle sensor has a malfunction and the electric power steering (EPS) control module has not performed steering angle neutral position auto learning, or a condition in which the electric power steering (EPS) control module has a malfunction is detected for 5 s or more  .
Fail-safe 
  • The swivel actuator is moved to the center.
  • Control of the headlight auto leveling system is continued.
Possible cause 
  • DTCs are stored in the start stop unit.
  • DTCs are stored in the electric power steering (EPS) control module.
  • Electric power steering (EPS) control module malfunction
  • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module malfunction
System wiring diagram  Not applicable