C0500
- Chassis
- Generic (SAE)
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Anti-lock Brake System Disabled
This code is in our catalogue but has not yet been through editorial review, so the guidance below is limited to what our structured data supports. We publish deeper diagnostic content only after a code has been reviewed — here is why.
A general status code indicating that ABS function has been disabled by the brake control module. It is set in addition to the underlying root-cause code that disabled ABS.
A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.
- Safe to drive
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- Urgency
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- Will it pass emissions
- Not affected
- Check engine light
- Varies
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Many vehicles show no symptom at all beyond the warning light. The absence of a symptom does not mean the fault is not real.
| # | Cause | How often | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Underlying ABS fault disables function | Very common | — |
| 2 | Communication bus fault to ABS module | Common | — |
Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.
- ABS Control Module
- Brake System
- Communication Bus
- Definition
- Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
- Diagnostic guidance
- Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
- Review status
- Awaiting review
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