Chassis, generic

C0153 Right Front ABS Inlet Solenoid B Circuit Malfunction

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

C0153 cannot be found in any accessible J2012 list, NHTSA bulletin or manufacturer table; neither the code nor its B suffix is publicly documented. By title it concerns a second inlet solenoid for the right front wheel. Inlet valves are open at rest and close to hold caliper pressure while the module decides whether to release or rebuild it. Bosch combines the per-wheel valves, the return pump and the control electronics in one hydraulic unit. The MOTOR study of the ATE system shows that coil faults are found by timed current pulses, and that the module records exactly which valve misbehaved before shutting down anti-lock. In practice, the coil, the plug between coil and module, or the module itself are suspects.

Likely causes

Defective inlet solenoid coil
Poor plug contact between coil and module
Internal fault in the ABS control module

Symptoms

  • ABS lamp on, anti-lock unavailable
  • Stability control may also be switched off

Repair estimate

DifficultyHardWorkshop job
Parts and labour€400–1,500
Time1.5–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

abs hydraulic unitabs control modulesolenoid valve

Related codes

C0151C0148C0203

References: bosch-mobility.com, motor.com, patents.google.com.