2001 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Activating Steering Angle Sensor

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If battery is disconnected or voltage supply to steering angle sensor is interrupted, ESP control module switches to FAULT. EL. STAB. PROGRAM, LOCATE WORKSHOP will be displayed in multifunction display in instrument cluster and steering angle sensor must be reactivated.

To re-acitvate steering angle sensor, start engine and run at idle speed. Turn steering wheel from lock-to-lock and then back to straightahead position. Fault should clear and FAULT. EL. STAB. PROGRAM, LOCATE WORKSHOP display should go out.

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