C0553

Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor Circuit Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Airbag light is on
Belt pretensioners do not work
The SRS system may turn off

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Faulty longitudinal acceleration sensor
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Damage to wiring due to corrosion or mechanical stress

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
Check sensor connectors for oxidation and damage
Test sensor resistance
Replace sensor if necessary
Reset the error and check the system

Related codes

C0550 C0551 C0552