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Diagnostic reference · C053C

C053C

Wheel Speed Sensor Generic Range/Performance

System
Chassis control (C code)
Lamp
ABS Light
Category
Chassis

What it means

C053C means Wheel Speed Sensor Generic Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For C053C, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • A wheel speed sensor providing an out of range signal
  • A fouled or damaged tone ring
  • An air gap out of spec at one wheel
  • Water or debris at a wheel speed sensor
  • A sensor wiring fault

What to do next

  1. Compare all four wheel speeds on a scan tool
  2. Inspect each sensor and tone ring for damage
  3. Clean debris from the sensors and rings
  4. Replace the faulty sensor or ring
  5. Clear the code and retest on a drive

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.