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P1396 Saturn Code - Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

Quick Answer

The road situation is estimated with the help of a wheel speed sensor. Common causes include Faulty Wheel Speed Sensor, Wheel Speed Sensor harness is open or shorted, Wheel Speed Sensor circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1396 Saturn indicates Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Wheel Speed Sensor, Wheel Speed Sensor harness is open or shorted, Wheel Speed Sensor circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 2,854

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

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Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on Aug 17, 2019

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Code P1396 Saturn Description

The road situation is estimated with the help of a wheel speed sensor. The wheel speed sensor generates an AC voltage that increases with wheel speed every time there is a wheel rotation.
The frequency of the AC signal is used by the Electronic Body Control Module (EBCM) to calculate wheel speed. Engine Control Module (ECM) misfire detection diagnostic will be automatically deactivated once the wheel speed sensor detects a rough road condition.

OBDII Code P1396 Saturn - Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit - AutoCodes.com — P1396 Saturn Code - Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1396 Saturn?

Faulty Wheel Speed Sensor
Wheel Speed Sensor harness is open or shorted
Wheel Speed Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P1396 Saturn?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1396 Saturn code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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About the author: William Orellana is a Master Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Learn more about his background.