OBD Guide

C0556

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor A Incorrect Component Installed

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • ABS/ESP light is on
  • The ABS/ESP system may not work correctly
  • Incorrect speedometer readings (rare)
  • Errors of related systems (for example, cruise control is disabled)

Causes

  • Incorrect wheel speed sensor installed
  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • Contact corrosion
  • ABS/ESP control unit programming error after sensor replacement

How to Fix

  1. Check the labeling and compliance of the installed wheel speed sensor with the manufacturer's specifications
  2. Inspect the sensor wiring harness and connectors for damage and corrosion.
  3. Replace the sensor with a suitable one (original or similar, confirmed by the manufacturer)
  4. If necessary, reset errors and calibrate the ABS/ESP control unit

Related codes

Error C0556 by Vehicle Brand