00816 on SEAT
Power Steering Sensor (G250): Faulty
00816 on SEAT vehicles indicates power steering sensor (g250): faulty. Au7o has documented this code across 1 SEAT model — most commonly on Ibiza. This is a VAG (Volkswagen/Audi/Skoda/SEAT) manufacturer-specific fault code stored by the power steering control module, indicating a fault with the Power Steering Sensor (G250). The module has detected an electrical problem with the sensor signal (short to ground, open/short to positive, or a faulty/implausible sensor), which can cause stiff/heavy steering, power steering operating in emergency (limp) mode, and an illuminated warning light. It very commonly appears after a power steering pump or rack replacement when an incompatible or uncoded part is fitted, because steering racks/pumps from different suppliers use non-interchangeable internal components. Typical repair costs on SEAT range from $300 to $900, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of 00816
- •Faulty or internally failed power steering sensor (G250) within the pump/rack assembly
- •Replacement power steering pump or rack that is incompatible with the original part or from a different supplier
- •Uncoded or unadapted replacement pump/control module not matched to the vehicle
- •Damaged, corroded, or loose wiring and connectors at the power steering sensor
- •Short to ground or short to positive in the sensor circuit
- •Failing power steering control module
00816 on SEAT by Model
SEAT Ibiza(1 issue)
- Electric Power Steering (TRW) Loss of Assistance / No Communication2008-2017
The Mk4 (6J) Ibiza's electric power steering rack/pump (TRW unit, e.g. 6R0423156B) is a documented failure point. Owners report the power-steering warning lamp illuminating with sudden loss of assistance, sometimes intermittently, traced to a loss of CAN-bus communication with the steering control module or a failed steering-angle sensor. Common stored faults include 01309 (control module no communication/no signal) and 00816 (steering angle sensor). The condition can come and go before failing permanently, and heavy unassisted steering is a safety concern.
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What does 00816 mean on SEAT?▼
00816 stands for "Power Steering Sensor (G250): Faulty." This is a VAG (Volkswagen/Audi/Skoda/SEAT) manufacturer-specific fault code stored by the power steering control module, indicating a fault with the Power Steering Sensor (G250). The module has detected an electrical problem with the sensor signal (short to ground, open/short to positive, or a faulty/implausible sensor), which can cause stiff/heavy steering, power steering operating in emergency (limp) mode, and an illuminated warning light. It very commonly appears after a power steering pump or rack replacement when an incompatible or uncoded part is fitted, because steering racks/pumps from different suppliers use non-interchangeable internal components. On SEAT specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes 00816 on SEAT vehicles?▼
Common causes on SEAT: Faulty or internally failed power steering sensor (G250) within the pump/rack assembly, Replacement power steering pump or rack that is incompatible with the original part or from a different supplier, Uncoded or unadapted replacement pump/control module not matched to the vehicle, Damaged, corroded, or loose wiring and connectors at the power steering sensor, Short to ground or short to positive in the sensor circuit. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix 00816 on a SEAT?▼
Repair costs on SEAT range from $300 to $900, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which SEAT models have 00816 documented?▼
Au7o has documented 00816 on 1 SEAT model: Ibiza.