C1163 Steering Angle Sensor Safe Mode

Possible causes

– Adjust steering angle sensor neutral position

Trouble Code Description

The C1163 code is usually triggered when the vehicle is out of alignment or after performing a wheel alignment. After performing a wheel alignment the “Steering Angle Sensor” needs to be reset.

Symptoms

– ABS Warning Light ON

C1163 OBD Code Description

The steering angle sensor detects the rotation amount, angular velocity and direction of the steering wheel, and transmits the data to the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via Control Area Network (CAN) communication.