Problems with ABS/DSC system, power steering and steering wheel vibration in the 2005 Opel Corsa: Possible defect in the steering angle sensor

Hi. I went through something similar with my 2007 Opel Astra and I would say I have a bit of experience with cars. So, at my garage they actually found that incorrect coding of the steering angle sensor was the problem. To fix it, they recoded it and I paid 195.0 euros. Can you please give me more information about your car? Maybe then I can help you with more details. Is the control unit also related to the error?

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Thanks for your quick reply. Well, the mileage of my Corsa is now 179097 km and the last service was a few months ago, but I didn't have any of the current problems then. I've already thought about the control unit. Do you perhaps know how a defect in the control unit manifests itself? And how much did you pay for the repair?

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Hey, no problem, I'm happy to help where I can! If the ECU is faulty, this could actually lead to a similar problem, especially if it's not communicating properly with the steering angle sensor. Symptoms could be engine malfunctions or that various systems in the car, such as ABS, DSC and power steering, no longer work - in other words, roughly what you describe. On the question of cost: I paid €195.0 for the repair of the steering angle sensor and the recoding on my Astra. However, the cost of a control unit can vary considerably depending on whether it needs to be repaired or completely replaced - you could expect to pay upwards of 500 euros for a replacement. However, this also depends heavily on the workshop. I recommend you get several quotes. It is important that you have it checked and repaired quickly, as the problems mentioned are safety-relevant. Have a safe journey!

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Hello again! Thanks for the really helpful information. It sounds like it could really be a problem with the control unit. I will definitely get several quotes and get this checked out at the garage asap! I want to be sure that my car is really safe. The cost of replacing the ECU seems high, but safety comes first of course. Thanks again for your help and good wishes. Hopefully I can solve the problem quickly. See you then!

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