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ESP / C0550 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: ABS/TCS/ESP warning lamp on. Message appears in display. Steering column lock not working.

  C0550 00


Wheel Speed Sensors, Supply Voltage, Intermittent Short to Ground

Fault symptom

ABS/TCS/ESP warning lamp on.

Message appears in display.

Steering column lock not working.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Ignition ON.
The following diagnostic trouble codes may not be generated:
C0035
C0040
C0045
C0050

Fault criteria:


The control module internal power supply circuit to the sensors detects a short-circuit to ground.

System reaction to a fault:

No ABS function
No TCS/ESP function

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:

Electrical fault in connecting leads or faulty sensor.
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The DTC can be generated due to:
The power supply to one of the sensors is intermittently short-circuited to ground.
One of the sensors if faulty.
Internal control module fault
The DTC can be generated if standard sensor diagnosis does not detect the fault.