C0561
ABS Disabled Warning Indicator Request
This code indicates that the ABS module has requested the ABS warning lamp to be illuminated because ABS function is disabled. It is typically logged together with the underlying root-cause code that disabled ABS.
- Check engine light: Not always
- 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.
- Secondary code disabling ABS is presentCommon
- Communication fault between ABS and clusterPossible
Parts involved
- ABS Control Module
- Instrument Cluster
- Communication Bus
C0561 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.