C0196 - Chassis Fault Code C0196 - Traction Control / Stabilitetskontroll (ESP/ESC)

DTC C0196 is triggered by the Electronic Brake/Stability Control Module (EBCM/ESP) when the yaw rate sensor circuit reports an out-of-range signal, erratic noise, plausibility mismatch (compared to steering angle and wheel speeds), or communication failure. The sensor utilizes a micromachined vibrating structure (MEMS) to calculate angular velocity around the vertical axis. The fault is typically caused by internal sensor drift, circuit open/short, reference voltage instability, or loss of zero-point calibration.