How to recalinrate steering wheel slip ring. fault code 01826

[Adman]

I took the steering wheel off earlier to change something. I put it back together and now have the above fault code. I know I need to recalibrate the steering angle sensor. Can someone tell me how. I have VCDS lite - is it possible with this version? Fault below...

VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.1
Monday, 01 October 2012, 18:18:03:59949
Control Module Part Number: 8E0 614 517 04255
Component and/or Version: ABS/ESP front 1726
Software Coding: 04255
Work Shop Code: WSC 00000
VCID: E5BD58BA6C6F
1 Fault Found:
01826 - Sensor for Steering Angle (G85); Supply Voltage Terminal 30
35-00 - -

I'd like to get this done this evening as i dont fancy driving the car with no ESP!!

Skid... spin... tree... hospital!!

Thanks in advance.

Adam

[Guest 2]

before removing the steering wheel you shouldve known to tape the slip ring position first rule

i cant gain access to Rosstech website for some reason but as soon as its working again ill post the fault diagnosis.

wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/01826

try turning your steering wheel lock to lock a few times then drive in a straight line ... it could clear itself.

[Adman]

Thanks Chris

I think the ross tech site is down - been trying to get on for a while now! Anyway, just took it for a spin and it seems to have sorted itself - phew!

Just for my reference, how do you tape up the slip ring - before you remove the steering wheel?
Cheers

[Guest 2]

you dont - you need to tape it when the wheel is removed (i constructed my reply wrong) with insulation tape at 9pm/3pm and 6pm positions

[Adman]

you dont - you need to tape it when the wheel is removed (i constructed my reply wrong) with insulation tape at 9pm/3pm and 6pm positions

Duly noted. Thanks

[Guest 2]

by the way everytime you disconnect the battery you will get an esp fault relating to the above - just do the lock to lock and a short drive and it will clear.

remember to tape the slip ring too