VOLVO
PSCM-U042868 - Invalid Data Received From Steering Angle Sensor Module. Algorithm Based Failures. Event information
System
Power Steering Control Module (PSCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
9 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (13)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2013
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014–2015All engines except: B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine D4164T only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011–2015
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2015
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2013
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014–2015All engines except: B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine D4164T only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011–2015
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2015
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011–2015
What does this fault code mean?
The control module receives a signal from the steering angle sensor (SAS) stating that its information is incorrect, and the fault is stored if this lasts for a longer period. It is an information code that does not need repair and does not indicate a fault in the module where it is stored.
Possible causes
- Fault in the steering angle sensor (SAS)
- Fault in the module that passes the information on
What you can do
- 1Read and note the fault code; it normally does not need repair unless it returns
- 2Check the connector at the steering angle sensor for a loose fit or corrosion
- 3If you have a diagnostic tool: check the steering angle in live data and confirm the value changes smoothly as the wheel is turned
- 4If the fault returns or the problems remain, have a workshop check the steering angle sensor and the module that passes on the information
- 5Steering is a safety system, so avoid long drives with abnormal steering until a workshop has checked the car
Symptoms you may notice5
- Steering feels abnormally light at high speed
- Steering feels abnormally sluggish at low speed
- Front or rear parking assist does not work
- Front monitoring, active safety or parking camera does not work as it should
- Steering requires extra or uneven effort
What the fault can affect1
- The control module uses a predefined value instead of the steering angle
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.