VOLVO
SAS-0042 - Steering wheel angle sensor. Internal fault
System
Steering Angle Sensor (SAS)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
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?
The steering wheel was turned at a speed high enough to set the fault. The probable cause is that the front wheels have hit a curb or a stone, which changes the angular speed of the wheels and the steering wheel sharply.
Possible causes
- Front wheels have struck a curb or stone
What you can do
- 1Read and note the code, clear it and road test to see whether it returns
- 2Ask a workshop to check the front wheel alignment, since a knock may have changed it
- 3Look for damage to the front wheels and rims, which may have come from a curb strike or stone impact
- 4If the fault returns, have a workshop check the wheels and the front alignment
- 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 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.