01290 – Reference Voltage Steering Assist: Short to Plus

Possible Symptoms

  • Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
  • Power Steering not working

Possible Causes

  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Sensor for Power Steering (G250) faulty
  • Sensor for Power Steering (G250) faulty

Possible Solutions

  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Sensor for Power Steering (G250)
  • Check/Replace Sensor for Power Steering (G250)

Special Notes

  • When found in VW Polo (6R/9N), Skoda Fabia (5J/6Y), Skoda Roomster (5J), Seat Ibiza (6J/6L) etc. Steering Aid:
    • Check Measuring Value Block (MVB) 002.1 & 004.3

 

01290 – Reference Voltage Steering Assist: Short to Ground

Possible Symptoms

  • Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
  • Power Steering not working

Possible Causes

  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Sensor for Power Steering (G250) faulty
  • Sensor for Power Steering (G250) faulty

Possible Solutions

  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Sensor for Power Steering (G250)
  • Check/Replace Sensor for Power Steering (G250)

Special Notes

  • When found in VW Polo (6R/9N), Skoda Fabia (5J/6Y), Skoda Roomster (5J), Seat Ibiza (6J/6L) etc. Steering Aid:
    • Check Measuring Value Block (MVB) 002.1 & 004.3