P215A OBD II Trouble Code Vehicle Speed - Wheel Speed Correlation

How to easily diagnose, repair, and symptoms and causes of a P215A trouble code which means there is a correlation problem between the wheel speed and vehicle speed sensor inputs.

Symptoms of P215A OBD II Trouble Code

  • Erratic speedometer
  • Inadvertent ABS or traction control system (TCS) activation
  • Irregular transmission shift patterns
  • ABS codes may be stored
  • The ABS may be disabled

Common Causes of P215A OBD II Trouble Code

  • Excessive metallic debris on output/wheel speed sensor magnet
  • Defective wheel speed/vehicle speed sensor
  • Cut or damaged wiring or connectors
  • Broken, damaged, or worn reluctor ring teeth
  • Faulty PCM, ABCM, or EBCM

Severity of P215A OBD II Trouble Code

The conditions which contribute to a code P215A being stored may result in ABS deactivation or erratic transmission shifting patterns. The code should be considered severe and addressed as quickly as possible.