OBD Guide

P215A

Vehicle Speed - Wheel Speed Correlation

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of ABS or stabilization system
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Errors in cruise control operation
  • Incorrect speedometer readings

Causes

  • Wheel speed sensor malfunction
  • Damage to the wiring to the speed sensor
  • Problems with the ABS module
  • Mechanical damage to the wheel bearing
  • Tire size mismatch

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the wheel speed sensors
  2. Inspect the wiring harness to the sensors for damage
  3. Check the resistance of the speed sensors
  4. Compare installed tire sizes with recommended ones
  5. Scan the ABS system for errors

Related codes

Error P215A by Vehicle Brand