OBD Guide

C0226

Missing Left Front Speed Signal

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • ABS or ESP indicator is on
  • Disabling the ABS system
  • Unstable operation of the ESP system
  • Errors in the passive safety system

Causes

  • Wheel speed sensor malfunction
  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Damage to the ring gear on the hub
  • Malfunction of the ABS/ESP control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Check the connection in the sensor connector
  3. Clean or replace wheel speed sensor
  4. Check the condition of the ring gear on the hub
  5. Check the operation of the ABS/ESP control unit

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