Where is the steering angle sensor located in the Volkswagen Tiguan
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The steering angle sensor in the Volkswagen Tiguan is located at the bottom of the steering column. The steering angle sensor in a vehicle is used to detect the rotation angle and direction of the steering wheel. The steering angle sensor consists of components such as a photoelectric coupling element and a perforated slot plate. The photoelectric coupling element includes a light-emitting diode and a phototransistor. The perforated slot plate is positioned between the light-emitting diode and the phototransistor and contains numerous small holes. It is a device used to determine the angular position of a shaft, such as the steering column, comprising a coil assembly, coil support, and a coupler element with an angular position related to the shaft's angular position. The steering wheel angle sensor is widely used in vehicle dynamic stability control systems. Its stability and accuracy are directly related to driving safety. Compared to the commonly used 'ABS system' in vehicles today, it not only includes all the functions of the 'ABS system' but can also actively apply brakes when the vehicle loses stability, thereby controlling the 'body posture' and ensuring driving safety to some extent.