Does the C0051 trouble code mean the steering wheel position sensor?
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Fault code C0051 indicates a steering wheel position sensor (sub-error). The issue occurs with the vehicle's steering mechanism during operation, resulting in inaccurate steering return, rather than a problem with the sensor itself. The sensor serves as an alert. Below is more information about the sensor: 1. Concept: A sensor refers to a device or apparatus that can detect a specified measurement and convert it into a usable signal according to a certain rule, typically composed of sensitive elements and conversion elements. A sensor is a measurement device that converts the measured quantity into a physical quantity with a definite relationship and practical application, with certain accuracy and regularity. 2. Working principle: A sensor is a detection device that can sense the measured information and convert the detected information into electrical signals or other required forms of information output according to a certain rule, to meet the requirements of information transmission, processing, storage, display, recording, and control. It is the primary link in achieving automatic detection and control.