OBD-II code · Chassis
C0497 Yaw Rate Sensor Range/Performance
The yaw rate sensor signal is implausible relative to steering angle and lateral acceleration.
Is it safe to drive with C0497?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor drift with age
- PossibleSensor mounting loose
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Yaw Rate Sensor, Lateral G Sensor, Steering Angle Sensor
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.