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Diagnostic reference · P0857

P0857

Traction Control Input Signal Range/Performance

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P0857 means Traction Control Input Signal Range/Performance.

Check these first

  • A traction control switch that reads off range
  • A wheel speed sensor with an erratic signal
  • A steering angle sensor that is off center
  • A traction control module calibration fault
  • A chafed traction control signal wire

What to do next

  1. Read traction control switch input on a scan tool
  2. Compare all four wheel speed sensors
  3. Check the steering angle sensor reading
  4. Inspect the traction control signal wire
  5. Replace the switch if the input drifts
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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