C053C
Wheel Speed Sensor Generic Range/Performance
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
- Compare all four wheel speeds on a scan tool
- Inspect each sensor and tone ring for damage
- Clean debris from the sensors and rings
- Replace the faulty sensor or ring
- Clear the code and retest on a drive
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.