OBD-II DTC · SAE J2012

P0556

Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

Turbo / Boost → Do NOT suppress

What P0556 means

P0556 is a standard SAE J2012 powertrain diagnostic trouble code with the defined meaning: Brake Booster Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance. This is the OEM-agnostic definition; specific manufacturer interpretation may add detail (subsystem, bank, sensor location) but the core meaning is consistent across all OBD-II compliant vehicles since 1996.

Can this code be suppressed via ECU tuning?

Generally NOT recommended to suppress without fixing the underlying issue. Boost-related DTCs often indicate genuine turbo or wastegate problems that warrant inspection.

Related codes in the P05xx family

P0500P0501P0502P0503P0504P0505P0506P0507P0508P0509P0510P0511