OBD-II code · Chassis
C0608 Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit Performance
Steering wheel angle sensor reading implausible.
Is it safe to drive with C0608?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor reading drifted
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Steering Angle Sensor
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.