OBD Guide

P0556

Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Causes

  • Brake booster pressure sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the sensor connection and the condition of the wiring harness
  2. Test the pressure sensor with a multimeter
  3. Replace sensor if necessary
  4. Check the condition of the vacuum brake booster
  5. Reset the error and check the system

Error P0556 by Vehicle Brand