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U0133
Lost Communication with Yaw Rate Sensor Module
The ESP / ABS controller has lost messages from the yaw-rate sensor module. ESP is deactivated, ABS may stay active. Often caused by a damaged ribbon cable in steering column or a failed sensor cluster after airbag jobs.
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Typegeneric / SAE
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Possible causes
- Yaw rate sensor module failed high
- Sensor wiring or connector damaged medium
- Gateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly low
Symptoms
- Multiple warning lights may illuminate
- Affected modules may go into limp mode or shut down
- Specific functions inoperative depending on module
- Diagnostic tools may show communication faults
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–900 €
- Estimated time: 1–4 h
- Component: yaw rate sensor
- Component: esp module
- Component: can bus wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012