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C1261 Steering Angle Sensor Not Calibrated

AutoHex Online Help: Hyundai VELOSTER(FS) 2011
Component Location
General Description

In case of EPS equipped vehicle, the Steering angle sensor(SAS) is installed in MDPS assembly.

The SAS is used to determine turning direction and speed of the steering wheel.

The HECU uses the signals from the SAS when performing ESP-related calculations.



DTC Description

The steering angle sensor in the ESP system is an absolute angle sensor type. For this reason, the steering angle sensor needs the zero setting(Calibration) by the GDS. If the calibration of this sensor is undone, this DTC is set.

DTC Detecting Condition

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible cause

DTC Strategy

Signal monitoring

Calibration not completed

Faulty steering angle sensor

Faulty HECU

Enable Conditions

when the calibration of the steering angle sensor has not completed

Fail Safe

Inhibit the ESC/DBC control and allow the ABS/EBD control.

The ESC/DBC warning lamp is activated.

Diagnostic Circuit Diagram