OBD Guide

C050B

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor A Correlation

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

Symptoms

  • ABS/ESP indicator is on
  • Unstable ABS operation
  • Loss of traction on slippery surfaces
  • Incorrect speedometer readings

Causes

  • Damage to the wheel speed sensor
  • Sensor or gear ring dirty
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Malfunction of the ABS/ESP control unit
  • Problems with the toothed ring on the hub

How to Fix

  1. Check the status of the wheel speed sensor
  2. Clean the sensor and toothed ring from dirt
  3. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  4. Replace the wheel speed sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the ABS/ESP control unit

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