OBD-II code · Chassis
C0950 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Front Left
The TPMS sensor at the front left wheel does not transmit a valid signal. Indirect TPMS variants raise this when the wheel-speed-based estimation fails for that wheel.
Is it safe to drive with C0950?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor battery depleted
- PossibleSensor damaged during tire change
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
- 0.3–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- TPMS Sensor Fl, TPMS Module
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.