C006308

The yaw rate sensor (also known as the yaw angular velocity sensor) is the core inertial measurement unit of the ESP electronic stability system — Atto 8

Braking System

The yaw rate sensor (also known as the yaw angular velocity sensor) is the core inertial measurement unit of the ESP electronic stability system.

It monitors the vehicle's rotational angular velocity around the vertical axis (Z-axis) in real time.

DTC C006308 indicates the ABS/ESP control unit detects the sensor's analog or digital output signal continuously exceeds the valid threshold range (typically 0-5V or an abnormal CAN signal), or experiences an abnormal update frequency or checksum error.

This fault prevents the ESP from accurately determining the deviation between the vehicle's actual attitude and the driver's steering intent, causing the system to exit the stability control function and trigger a multi-system degraded protection mode.

In extreme cases, the vehicle loses electronic assistance during emergency obstacle avoidance or sideslipping on wet or slippery roads, posing a severe safety hazard.

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Cases Logged
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BYD Song Plus DM-i: ESP and multiple warning lights on after water wading

2021 Song PLUS DM-i. Owner reported that after driving through floodwater in heavy rain, the ABS, ESP and Automatic Emergency Braking warning lights illuminated. VDS scan showed current fault C006308. Found the ESP assembly near the right front side member. Disconnected the wiring harness connector and found water inside, with green corrosion on Pin 12 (sensor power supply) and Pin 28 (signal ground). Cleaned and dried the connector; fault cleared temporarily but returned after 2 days. Replaced the ESP wiring harness connector and sealed it against water. Fault resolved completely.
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Intermittent yaw rate sensor signal drift on E5 taxi

A 2019 E5 taxi with 180,000 km occasionally displayed the ESC warning light, particularly after driving over speed bumps or rough roads. Scan tool showed intermittent fault code C006308. Live data revealed the yaw rate value occasionally jumped to 15-30°/s while the vehicle was stationary. Inspection of the ESP assembly mounting bracket found one mounting bolt loose and the rubber damper aged and cracked. Retightened the bolt and replaced the damper, then performed a continuous 50 km road test; live data remained stable and the fault resolved.
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C006308 fault code recurs after accident repairs

A 2018 E5 sustained frontal collision damage. Repairs replaced the front bumper, left front fender and ESP assembly (salvage part). After the work, the instrument cluster showed a steady ESC fault. DTC C006308 was stored. The replacement ESP assembly part number had a different suffix from the factory original (missing the -02 version). The technical bulletin confirms this model requires a specific ESP version; sensor parameters require online programming and matching via VDS. Installing the correct ESP version and completing the online configuration cleared the fault.
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Sensor failed to initialize after long-term parking

A 2019 E5 displayed an ESP warning light on startup after sitting stationary for 3 months. The scan tool retrieved DTC C006308; live data showed the yaw rate signal fixed at 0°/s. Power and ground circuits tested normal. The sensor calibration procedure returned "Calibration failed, sensor not ready". Diagnosis: internal ESP assembly sensor failure (long-term power-down caused the MEMS mechanism to seize). Replaced the ESP hydraulic modulator assembly, performed the calibration successfully, and cleared the fault.
Data confidence: Community This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified technician for diagnosis and repair. Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs yourself.