OBD Guide

C003E

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Supply

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$22–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The ABS/ESP indicator on the dashboard is on
  • ABS and ESP systems may turn off
  • Unstable operation of the stabilization system
  • Errors in cruise control operation (if equipped)

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor wiring harness
  • Oxidation or poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Wheel speed sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the ABS/ESP module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
  2. Clean the contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Check the resistance and output signal of the sensor
  4. Replace damaged sensor if necessary
  5. Check for ABS module software updates
  6. Clean or replace damaged sections of the harness

Related codes

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