Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information

Condition 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

The control module for the steering angle sensor is initiated by turning the steering wheel in either direction within 120 seconds of the car being started. The brake control module (BCM) retrieves the signals from the steering wheel angle sensor on the Control area network (CAN). Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) BCM-0108 is stored if the brake control module (BCM) registers that the control module for the steering wheel angle sensor has not be initialized within 120 seconds of start and the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h.

Substitute Value 

• Active yaw control is blocked.

HINT: For information about abbreviations, see  BRAKE SYSTEM, ABBREVIATIONS  . 

Possible Source 

• After starting the driver has driven straight ahead for more than two minutes and then switched off the ignition which has led to the steering wheel angle sensor not being initiated
• Internal fault in the steering angle sensor.

Fault symptom[s] 

• The anti-spin warning lamp is lit (up to and including 2002 model year)
• General yellow warning lamp lit (from model year 2003 inclusive)
• The traction control system does not function.