OBD Guide

C006B

Stability System Active Too Long

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

  • ESP/ESC indicator is on
  • The car may behave unstably on the road
  • Reduced effectiveness of the stabilization system

Causes

  • Malfunction of the steering angle sensor
  • Problems with wheel speed sensors
  • Malfunction of the stabilization system control unit
  • Damage to the wiring harness of the stabilization system
  • Mechanical problems with system components (for example, ESP pump failure)

How to Fix

  1. Diagnose the stabilization system using an OBD-II scanner
  2. Check the steering angle and wheel speed sensors
  3. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  4. Check the stabilization system control unit
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

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