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BCM-A030


BCM-A030: Communications Between Control Modules, The Initialization Check Has Not Been Run
Condition





The steering wheel angle sensor is initialized when the steering wheel is moved at least within a certain amount of time of the ignition being switched on.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) BCM-A030 is stored if the steering angle is not initialized after 2 minutes driving at a speed above 10 km/h.
The initialization can be run before the ignition is switched off even after Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) BCM-A030 has been stored. The anti spin warning lamp then goes out. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) BCM-0108 is also stored if the initialization is not completed before the ignition is switched off.

Substitute value
- Active yaw control is blocked.

Possible source
- The steering wheel angle sensor is uninitiated after two minutes driving above 10 km/h.

Fault symptom[s]
- The anti-spin warning lamp is lit (up to and including 2002 model year)
- General yellow warning lamp lit (from model year 2003 inclusive)
- The traction control system does not function.