C0536
Motor Control B Circuit/Open
Motor Control B Circuit/Open: the circuit is open. Likely a broken wire, disconnected connector, or failed component.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Wiring breakCommon
- Pin pushed back out of connector bodyLess likely
- Cracked solder joint inside the module or sensorLess likely
Parts involved
- Chassis Motor B
- Motor Wiring
C0536 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.