ChassisC053D
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance
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 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list
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
- Faulty wheel speed sensor
- Damaged sensor ring or wiring
- Faulty ABS module
- Low brake fluid
- Wheel bearing damage
3Can I drive?
Have it checked immediately: brakes or brake assistance may be affected. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft or hard, the car pulls when braking, or the brake warning light is on.
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 13
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| Daewoo | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| EOBD | C053D | Remdruksensor 'A' bereik/prestatie Brand | Chassis |
| GM | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| Holden | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| Isuzu | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| Land Rover | C053D | Brake pressure sensor A - Range/performance Brand | Chassis |
| Opel | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| Peugeot | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| Saab | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| Subaru | C053D | Brake Pressure Sensor A Range/Performance SAE | Chassis |
| Toyota | C053D | Brake pressure sensor 'A' range/performance Brand | Chassis |
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 5
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C053D and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C053D00 | Brake pressure sensor A has a malfunction. Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C053D04 | Brake pressure sensor A has a malfunction. There is an internal fault. Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C053D26 | Brake pressure sensor A has a malfunction. The signal change rate is below the permissible limit value. Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C053D27 | Brake pressure sensor A has a malfunction. The signal change rate is above the permissible limit value. Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C053DFA | Brake pressure sensor A has a malfunction. Brand | Chassis |
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