DTC C1623: Time-Out Steering Angle Sensor: General Description

The Steering angle sensor(SAS) is installed in MDPS assembly in case of vehicle applied MDPS.

The Steering angle sensor(SAS) is installed upper side of the clock spring of steering wheel in case of vehicle not applied MDPS.

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

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