00778

00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)

00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)

Possible Causes

• Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Basic Setting lost

Possible Solutions

• Perform Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Basic Setting
  • See Vehicle specific Diagnostic Procedures for Details

00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85): Faulty

Possible Causes

• Steering Angle Sensor (G85) faulty

Possible Solutions

• Check Steering Angle Sensor (G85)

Special Notes

• With steering wheel level, wheels pointing straight ahead, make sure G85 is reporting 0 degrees +/- 5 degrees. If a reading of +360 or - 360 degrees is found. Remove steering wheel and turn clock spring 1 turn in direction needed to fix. See repair manual.

00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85): Implausible Signal

Possible Causes

• Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Basic Setting lost
• Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Installation Position incorrect
• No Communication between Steering Angle Sensor (G85) and Brake Electronics (J104)

Possible Solutions

• Perform Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Basic Setting
  • See Vehicle specific Diagnostic Procedures for Details
• Check Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Installation Position
• Check communication between Steering Angle Sensor (G85) and Brake Electronics (J104)

00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85): Not Matched

Possible Causes

• Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Basic Setting lost

Possible Solutions

• Perform Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Basic Setting
  • See Vehicle specific Diagnostic Procedures for Details

Special Notes

• When found in VW Golf/Jetta/Bora (1K/5M) or similar: Steering Assist:
  • The Basic Setting differs depending on which ABS System is installed.
    • For Vehicles with Brake Electronics (MK60) (see Component Identification) use these Instructions.
    • For Vehicles with Brake Electronics (MK70) (see Component Identification) use these Instructions.

00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85): Mechanical Failure

Possible Causes

• Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Basic Setting lost
• Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Installation Position incorrect
• Suspension Geometry incorrect

Possible Solutions

• Perform Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Basic Setting
  • See Vehicle specific Diagnostic Procedures for Details
• Check Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Installation Position
• Check Suspension Geometry