OBD Guide

C0197

Yaw Rate Circuit Range/Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Disabling the ESP system
  • Incorrect operation of the stabilization system
  • Loss of vehicle control when cornering

Causes

  • Malfunction of the angular rate sensor
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Sensor power problems
  • ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the angular velocity sensor wiring harness
  2. Check the sensor supply voltage
  3. Check sensor connectors for corrosion or damage.
  4. Scan the yaw rate sensor for faults
  5. If necessary, replace the angular velocity sensor

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