OBD-II code · Chassis
C0953 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Rear Right
The TPMS sensor at the rear right wheel does not transmit a valid signal.
Is it safe to drive with C0953?
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 Rr, TPMS Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.