OBD-II code · Chassis
C0206 ABS Solenoid Valve Rear Left Circuit
Fault in the rear left ABS solenoid valve.
Is it safe to drive with C0206?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelySolenoid coil open
- PossibleInternal short to ground
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- ABS Solenoid Valve Rl, ABS Hydraulic Block, ABS Control Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.