C0830Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Center Position Not Learned
- Generic OBD-II code · Chassis
- Can trigger limp mode
- How the car detects it
- No public list or bulletin uses C0830; its content overlaps with C0529 (missing calibration) and C0805. The stability control needs to know which sensor reading means wheels straight ahead; until that zero point is stored, it cannot compare steering input with yaw. GM files this as C0710-42 (calibration not programmed): Saab 9-5 and 9-4X of 2011 then disable both the stability system and the hill holder and light the indicator. Ram ProMaster 2022-23 sets C0529-00 after battery disconnect or gear replacement; turning lock to lock or a scan tool relearn fixes it (9100119). Kia asks for a centred wheel within 5 degrees when calibrating the Sorento column (PS547), and recalibrated 2025 Seltos sensors set wrong at the plant (SA641).
- What you may notice
- Stability and traction control lamp on, ESC switched off
- Hill start assist or lane functions unavailable
- Steering wheel slightly off centre when driving straight
- Likely causes
- LikelyZero point not relearned after battery disconnect, alignment, sensor or steering gear replacement
- PossibleSteering wheel not centred or alignment off during calibration
- RareIncorrect calibration from the factory (Kia service action SA641)
- Repair
- Easy · Usually a job for a workshop.Typical cost: €30 – €200
- Related codes
Explanation from obdex (CC0), exactly as the app shows it. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.