OBD Guide

C050D

Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Range/Performance

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

Symptoms

  • ABS or ESP indicator is on
  • ABS system does not work
  • Unstable operation of cruise control
  • Errors in the operation of the stabilization system

Causes

  • Wheel speed sensor malfunction
  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • Contamination or damage to the reference disc
  • Sensor contact corrosion
  • Problems with the ABS/ESP control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the visual condition of the sensor and wiring harness
  2. Clean the sensor and reference disk from dirt
  3. Check resistance and sensor signal
  4. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  5. Replace the wheel speed sensor if necessary
  6. Check the condition of the reference disk

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