OBD Guide

C0229

Simultaneous Dropout Of Front Wheel Speed Sensors

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

Symptoms

  • ABS/ESP indicator is on
  • Disabling the ABS system
  • Disabling the ESP system
  • Incorrect operation of cruise control
  • Error on the dashboard

Causes

  • Malfunction of front wheel speed sensors
  • Broken or damaged wiring harness
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Damage to the ring gear on the hub
  • Malfunction of the ABS/ESP control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the front wheel speed sensors
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  3. Check connections and contacts in connectors
  4. Check the condition of the ring gear on the hubs
  5. If necessary, replace faulty sensors
  6. Check and, if necessary, replace the ABS/ESP control unit

Related codes

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