Drive without Steering Angle Sensor / Slip Ring

[PD_Probs]

Hi,

Trying to diagnose a steering issue here - does anyone know if I can drive without the slip ring (also containing the steering angle sensor) to help rule in/out the assembly as the cause of the issue?

I have the VCDS software so I can do the re-calibrations afterwards.

Will this work?

Thanks

[Dave4501]

I can't answer your direct question but I can tell you what I did to my 07 BMW 530i a few years ago when I had it. I had the steering angle sensor warning go off indicating the sensor was bad.

I found someone online who had done their own fix and posted a DIY. I disconnected the battery to disable the airbag from going off. Then I removed the airbag and then the box behind the wheel that had the steering angle sensor in it. Then I disassembled the box and removed the goo that had built up on the sensor. I think I used a toothpick, swap and rubbing alcohol.

I then put it all back together and my problem was solved. I owned the car about 3 additional years and never had another problem.

The dealer wanted $500 for the part and about that same amount for labor. I'm glad I tried to fix it myself.