P0556
Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
What it means
P0556 means Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.
Where it lives
For P0556, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.
Check these first
- A contaminated brake booster pressure sensor
- A sensor that drifted out of calibration
- A weak ground shifting the sensor signal
- A leaking brake booster changing the readings
- An incorrect sensor fitted to the vehicle
What to do next
- Inspect the sensor connector for corrosion or water
- Compare the sensor reading with a known pressure
- Check the sensor ground circuit
- Test the brake booster for internal leaks
- Replace the sensor if it is out of range
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.