OBD-II code · Chassis
C0445 Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration
The steering angle sensor has not been calibrated after a service operation, or the calibration value is implausible.
Is it safe to drive with C0445?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyCalibration not performed after alignment/repair
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.2–1 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Steering Angle Sensor
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.