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ChassisC053C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Wheel speed sensor generic range/performance

7 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns

1What it means in plain English

A chassis system has a fault, usually ABS, traction control or stability control, but some makes use this range for airbags, electric power steering or park brakes.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty wheel speed sensor
  2. Damaged sensor ring or wiring
  3. Faulty ABS module
  4. Low brake fluid
  5. Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the code names an airbag or SRS system, the airbag may not deploy in a crash: have it diagnosed promptly. If it names electric power steering, the assist may fail and the steering can become heavy: stop safely if that happens. If it names the brakes or park brake, have it checked before driving when braking feels abnormal. Otherwise ABS and stability control may be disabled: drive carefully, especially in wet conditions, and have it checked soon.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 7

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC053CNo description available Chassis
EOBDC053CSensor kecepatan roda rentang/kinerja umum BrandChassis
IsuzuC053CNo description available Chassis
Land RoverC053CWheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
MitsubishiC053CNo description available Chassis
OpelC053CNo description available Chassis
ToyotaC053CWheel speed sensor generic range/performance BrandChassis

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 11

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C053C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC053C00The signal of the wheel speed sensors has a general malfunction BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053C02The signal of the wheel speed sensors has a general malfunction. General Signal Failure BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053C04The signal of the wheel speed sensors has a general malfunction. System Internal Failure BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053C37The signal of the wheel speed sensors has a general malfunction. The signal frequency is too high. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053C4BThe signal of the wheel speed sensors has a general malfunction. There is a fault due to overtemperature. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053C92The signal of the wheel speed sensors has a general malfunction. The function or the instruction is faulty. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053C96The signal of the wheel speed sensors has a general malfunction. Component Internal Failure BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053CFCWss swapped front axle BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053CFDWss swapped rear axle BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053CFEMonitoring of wheel speed differences. Faulty wheel not assignable BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC053CFFThe signal of the wheel speed sensors has a general malfunction. Counter byte when corresponding SAE Code is used more than one time BrandChassis

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