ChassisC0559

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Power steering control module range/performance-rear

10 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 · Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

Safety: This code relates to the steering system. Power steering assistance may be reduced or fail.

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?

Serious · drive with care

If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have the car recovered. Steering assistance can fail suddenly.

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 10

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	C0559	No description available	Chassis
Daewoo	C0559	No description available	Chassis
EOBD	C0559	Servostyringskontrolmodul område/ydelse-bag Brand	Chassis
GM	C0559	EEPROM checksum error Brand	Chassis
Holden	C0559	No description available	Chassis
Land Rover	C0559	No description available	Chassis
Opel	C0559	EEPROM checksum error Brand	Chassis
Peugeot	C0559	No description available	Chassis
Saab	C0559	EEPROM Checksum Error Brand	Chassis
Toyota	C0559	Power steering control module range/performance-rear 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.

5Related codes

Browse Cxxx codes or C055xx codes.