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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.
Is it safe to drive with U0133?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyYaw rate sensor module failed
- PossibleSensor wiring or connector damaged
- Less likelyGateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly
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
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Yaw Rate Sensor, Esp Module, Can Bus Wiring
Related codes
- U0123Lost Communication with Yaw Rate Sensor Module
- U0130Lost Communication with Steering Effort Control Module B
- U0131Lost Communication with Power Steering Control Module
- U0132Lost Communication with Ride Level Control Module
- U0134Lost Communication with Restraints System Sensor (Side Sensor)
- U0135Lost Communication with Parking Brake Control Module
- U0136Lost Communication with Park Brake Module B
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.