New DTC Code, need help!! 1281
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Instructor
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From: The Woodlands TX
New DTC Code, need help!! 1281
I received a DTC code of C1281 this morning on the way to work - I've read what the code means - DTC C1281 Steering Sensor Uncorrelated Malfunction .
But what the heck is it and what's the fix?
But what the heck is it and what's the fix?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Pensacola FL
I had a similar problem with my 01 Z06. The steering shaft has a sensor mounted right near the firewall that monitors steering shaft position. It uses the input for active handling, and probably some other things. I can't recall if it's the same code I had. My sensor was bad & a new one solved the problem. You have to drop the column to replace the sensor. Hope I could be of some help. SCOTT
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: central NJ
I get that code all the time. It sets off my active handling when going straight. After I reset it my car immediatly goes to active handling warming up, then its fine. It only seems to happen when its cold out.
Racer
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Duncan Electronics (division of BEI Technology) makes the steering sensor and the following links give a description of how system works:
http://www.sensorsmag.com/articles/0200/28/main.shtml
and
http://www.beiduncan.com/html/produc...e.htm#overview (scroll down to steering sensors)
http://www.sensorsmag.com/articles/0200/28/main.shtml
and
http://www.beiduncan.com/html/produc...e.htm#overview (scroll down to steering sensors)
