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ESP Steering Angle Sensor Calibration

Updated 29 Mar. 2005

Ross-Tech is not responsible for any damage or problems that may result from following these
instructions. They are to be used at your own risk. As always, you should refer to a Factory
Repair Manual for your vehicle!

This procedure details how to perform the zero position calibration for the
Steering Angle Sensor (G85) in many VW/Audi vehicles equipped with ESP
(Electronic Stability Program). This procedure should be performed when vehicle
alignment is performed or if any of the following components have been removed
or replaced:

ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP control unit (J104)

Steering Angle Sensor (G85)

Steering Column

There are certain test conditions that must be met before doing this procedure:

Start the vehicle.

Turn the steering wheel one turn to the right and one turn to the left.

Drive in a short distance straight line on a level surface at a speed not higher than 20
km/h.

If the steering wheel is straight during the test drive then stop the vehicle with the
wheels pointed straight

Ensure that the steering wheel is not moved again.

Keep the engine running and do not switch off the ignition.

Procedure for performing the zero position calibration for the Steering Angle Sensor

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(G85) on VW Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Audi TT:

[Select]
[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Login - 11]
Enter 40168
[Do It!]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 060
[Go!]

This will store the zero (centered) position of the steering wheel. There should be a displayed
message that reads: "Steer. angle sender compens OK". If you get an error, it may mean the
Login was not successfully performed.

Click the [Done, Go Back] button and you're all set.

Procedure for performing the zero position calibration for the Steering Angle Sensor
(G85) on VW Passat and Audi A4/S4, A6/S6, and A8/S8:

[Select]
[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Login - 11]
Enter 40168
[Do It!]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 001
[Go!]

This will store the zero (centered) position of the steering wheel. There should be a displayed
message that reads: "Steer. angle sender compens OK". If you get an error, it may mean the
Login was not successfully performed.

Click the [Done, Go Back] button and you're all set.

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