Fault Code 5506

Fault Code 5506

Electrical System (Rate-of-Turn Sensor)

Diagnostic conditions
- Ignition on
- The fault is stored in the event of a fault in the electrical system of the rate-of-turn sensor or in case of a voltage drop.

Possible cause of fault
- Wiring faulty
- Voltage drop/weak battery
- Rate-of-turn sensor faulty

Affected terminals
- Terminals 9, 10, 21, 39 and 41

Diagnosis/troubleshooting, Rate-of-turn Sensor 996.606.145.00 as of 08/00

NOTE: Erase fault memory and carry out a test drive.

The following troubleshooting procedure applies to the rate-of-turn sensor 996.606.145.00 as of 08/00.




Rate-of-turn sensor 996.606.145.00




Work instructions 1 to 6




Work instructions 7 and 8

Diagnosis/troubleshooting, Rate-of-turn Sensor 996.606.147 up to 07/00

NOTE: If the rate-of-turn sensor with part No. 996.606.147.00 is determined to be faulty, install the new rate-of-turn sensor with part No. 996.606.145.00. The front centre console holder and the lower front centre console support must be replaced for this purpose. An adapter plug must be used for the plug connection.

The following troubleshooting procedure applies to the rate-of-turn sensor 996.606.147.00 up to 07/00.




Rate-of-turn sensor 996.606.147.00




Work instructions 1 to 6




Work instructions 7 and 8