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DMax steering angle sensor issue

I'm having some serious steering issues with my 2002 Chevrolet DMax diesel. It's got 133741 km on the clock, and lately, the steering has become a nightmare. It feels like the power steering is failing intermittently, requiring way more effort to turn. To add insult to injury, the steering wheel vibrates and shakes, especially at lower speeds. I suspect a faulty steering angle sensor, possibly due to incorrect coding. Has anyone experienced something similar? This is driving me nuts!

A 2002 Chevrolet DMax diesel with 133,741 km is experiencing steering issues, including intermittent power steering failure and vibrations at lower speeds. The problem is suspected to be a faulty steering angle sensor, possibly due to incorrect coding. A similar issue was resolved by replacing the sensor, confirmed through diagnostics, leading to improved steering performance.

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Sounds familiar. I had the same symptoms on my old BMW 3 Series. Turned out to be a dodgy steering angle sensor. Does your traction control light come on intermittently too?

Interesting. Yes, the traction control light does flicker occasionally. Was it a simple fix, or did you have to replace the entire sensor assembly?

Similar to what you are describing, traction control light on and off. In my case, the fault was confirmed by diagnostics and I recommend that you consult with a workshop to read out the error codes. The sensor required replacement.

Thanks for the insight! I took it to the workshop, and you were spot on. The diagnostic confirmed a defective steering angle sensor with faulty coding. Replaced it for 195€ and the steering is now perfect. Your experience helped a lot!

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