VOLVO
SAS-0016 - Steering wheel position signal R3. Signal too low. 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 low. The fault is intermittent and may have occurred at some point without being active now. It can stem from poor connectors, breaks in the wiring, a short to ground, or a faulty SAS element.
Possible causes
- Contact resistance or oxidation at connections and connectors
- Break in the wiring
- Short to ground
- Faulty SAS element
What you can do
- 1Read and note the code, clear it and road test to see whether it returns
- 2Check that the connectors at the sensor are fully engaged, clean and free from corrosion
- 3Look along the wiring from the sensor for breaks, chafing and pinched sections
- 4With a multimeter, check whether any wire from the sensor touches the body (ground)
- 5Stability control stays off while the fault is present, so have a workshop repair it promptly
Symptoms you may notice3
- Anti-spin warning lamp is on
- Stability function not working
- Anti-spin does not work
What the fault can affect2
- Stability control disconnected
- Anti-spin function blocked
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.