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Diagnostic reference · P0556

P0556

Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

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

  1. Inspect the sensor connector for corrosion or water
  2. Compare the sensor reading with a known pressure
  3. Check the sensor ground circuit
  4. Test the brake booster for internal leaks
  5. Replace the sensor if it is out of range
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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