Help, C4C5 Specialist . . .DIC code

[98vetteinwi]

Recently, I have been getting a "Service Vehicle Sooon" message and a reoccuring trouble code - TCS C1281 H

It relates to "Steering sensor uncorrelated malfunction" . . . what does that mean?

 

[wwood]

Causes from the manual all relate to the VSES (Vehicle stability enhancement system) detecting a steering assist problem (for example: understeer, oversteer, too much yaw etc.). In simple form, as I see it, that nice system that helps you steer through corners etc. (especially when you're travelling a bit too fast) has detected a problem. It is supposed to clear itself if there is no problem in 100 consecutive drive cycles. You say that yours is reoccuring so I would take it to a dealer to fix.

 

[c4c5specialist]

HI there,
This is really a code for your steering wheel position sensor.
This sensor is for the steering wheel input to your ABS.TCS system.
Most likely, this sensor will have to be replaced.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[98vetteinwi]

Thanks for the replies guys . . . . looks like a trip to the dealer. I also understand that the sensor can get out of alignment as well and sometimes a realigment of the sensor will correct the code. It does show up as a history (H) code and not a current fault.

Will hope fo the best, thanks again.

98vetteinwi

 

[c4c5specialist]

HI there,
The steering wheel position sensor is keyed to the steering column, and to the rotational shaft.
There is no way to 'realign' the sensor.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[98vetteinwi]

Thanks for the information, sounds like the replacment is the only way to go. Since it is going in for the recall on the steering lock also, they will have a good start at taking it apart.

Thanks again for the response. You are a great resource to this forum.