OBD Guide

C005A

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The ABS/ESP indicator on the dashboard is on
  • Incorrect operation of ABS/ESP
  • Lack of rear wheel speed data in diagnostics

Causes

  • Damage to the rear wheel speed sensor
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Mechanical damage (for example, gear wear)
  • Sensor contamination

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor and its fastening
  2. Check wiring harness and contacts for damage
  3. Clean the sensor from dirt
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

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