OBD Guide

C0249

Left Normal Force Error

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

Symptoms

  • ABS/ESP indicator is on
  • Unstable operation of the stabilization system
  • Reduced braking performance

Causes

  • Damage to normal force sensor
  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Contact corrosion
  • Malfunction of the ABS/ESP control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor and its fastening
  2. Check the wiring harness for opens and shorts
  3. Clean sensor contacts and connectors
  4. Check the ABS/ESP control unit for errors
  5. Replace sensor if necessary

Related codes

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