VOLVO
SAS-0015 - Steering wheel position signal R3. Signal too high. Intermittent fault
System
Steering Angle Sensor (SAS)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
This fault code has different meanings depending on model, model year or engine. Select the meaning that applies to your car.
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsS60 (2001–2009), S80 (1999–2006), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
What does this fault code mean?
Steering wheel position signal R3 reads too high. The fault is intermittent: it has occurred at some point but may not be present right now. Possible causes are poor contact, a short to supply voltage, an open circuit, or a defective control module.
Possible causes
- Contact resistance or oxidation in connections and connectors
- Short circuit to supply voltage
- Open circuit
- Defective control module
What you can do
- 1Clear the code and road test the car to see whether it returns
- 2Check that the connectors at the steering wheel angle sensor are firmly seated, clean and free from corrosion
- 3Follow the cable from the sensor and look for breaks, chafing and pinched sections
- 4With diagnostic equipment, watch signal R3 in live data while turning the wheel; it should follow the wheel without sudden jumps
- 5Stability control is off while the fault is present, so have a workshop repair it promptly if it returns
Symptoms you may notice3
- Anti-spin warning lamp on
- Stabilising function absent
- Anti-spin not working
What the fault can affect2
- Stability function disconnected
- Anti-spin function blocked
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.