OBD Guide

C0156

Right TCS Solenoid #2 Circuit Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Traction Control System (TCS) light is on
  • Reduced effectiveness of the traction control system
  • Unstable ABS operation

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wires
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Faulty TCS solenoid
  • Poor connection or corroded contacts
  • Problems with the TCS control module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connections
  2. Check TCS #2 solenoid resistance
  3. Check voltage at solenoid terminals
  4. Replace the solenoid if a fault is detected
  5. Clean or replace damaged wires

Related codes

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