VOLVO
SAS-C1B0096 - Steering angle sensor. Component Failures. Component internal failure
System
Steering Angle Sensor (SAS)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
13 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
Show models by year and engine (17)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011Engine D4162T, D4164T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2012–2013Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2011Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013All engines except: B5254T7
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011Engine D4162T, D4164T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011–2015
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010–2015
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2015
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011Engine D4162T, D4164T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2012Engine D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011–2015
- Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015–)2015
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010–2015
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010–2015
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010–2015
What does this fault code mean?
The two magnetic sensors in the steering angle sensor pass their signals through four amplifiers before the signals reach the processors. At start-up the amplifiers are checked to make sure they amplify equally. The code is set when the amplification differs between the amplifiers, which is caused by an internal fault in the sensor.
Possible causes
- Internal malfunction within the steering angle sensor (SAS).
What you can do
- 1Switch off the ignition, restart the engine and check whether the code is still stored. Clear it and test drive the car.
- 2With a diagnostic tool, read the counters. Many incorrect cycles compared with correct ones point to a recurring fault.
- 3If the code returns after replacing the contact reel or angle sensor, the steering wheel module (SWM) must also be replaced by a workshop.
- 4The angle sensor affects the anti-spin and stability functions. Have a workshop diagnose and repair it rather than working on the wheel yourself.
Symptoms you may notice5
- A yellow warning symbol and text message show in the display
- The anti-spin and anti-skid warning lamp lights up or behaves abnormally
- The anti-spin function does not work
- The stability function and the active chassis do not work
- The traction control warning lamp lights up
What the fault can affect2
- The sensor warns the other control modules that the data it sends is wrong
- Active yaw control (AYC) is blocked
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.