Problem - Active Steering failing to initialize after driving in rain
07-08-2010, 08:44 AM
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It has been raining cats and dogs in Houston lately. Everytime I drive in the rain it is a problem with Active Steering failing to initialize. The problem doesn't pop up during driving, but I get the message the next time I start the car if within a short period after driving in the rain. However once it dries off, everything is back to normal. What could be the problem? Please help. 
07-08-2010, 03:05 PM
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Have you tried turning the wheel all the way to the left, then right. I've heard something like that can reinitialize the steering angle sensor.
07-08-2010, 06:17 PM
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Yeah, the problem is, if I leave it in the garage overnight, it reinitializes. I'm just trying to find out why it does that whenever it rains. Thanks for the suggestion though.
07-08-2010, 06:27 PM
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i have the same problem everytime when i leave my car 2 or 3 days without driving.
It will disappear after a good 30mins drive i expect.
07-08-2010, 07:06 PM
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Thanks, but I doubt it is the battery because it only does it when it rains, and moreso my battery was replaced a couple of months ago. I get the feeling there is a sensor cover that keeps getting wet and acts up until it is dry. I wonder if the is an Active Steering sensor anywhere.
07-08-2010, 07:29 PM
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Do you only get this malfunction message only or with a combination with Stability malfunction? i recently had this fixed after dealing with this for a while, apparently i had damaged a component while bottoming out on my giant speed bump at his complex and its has caused a short.
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This is a long shot, but I would also check the active steering fluid reservoir. The cap is marked CHF-11S Only and it sits behind the coolant reservoir.
07-09-2010, 04:14 AM
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Do you only get this malfunction message only or with a combination with Stability malfunction? i recently had this fixed after dealing with this for a while, apparently i had damaged a component while bottoming out on my giant speed bump at his complex and its has caused a short.
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