OBD Guide

C0511

Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Correlation

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • ABS/ESP lamp activation
  • Loss of ABS/ESP functions
  • Unstable operation of the stabilization system

Causes

  • Wheel speed sensor is dirty or damaged
  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • ABS/ESP module malfunction
  • Mechanical damage to the wheel bearing or sensor rotor

How to Fix

  1. Visual inspection of the sensor and wiring harness
  2. Checking the resistance and continuity of the sensor circuit
  3. Cleaning the sensor from dirt
  4. Checking the condition of the wheel bearing
  5. Replace the sensor or repair the wiring harness if necessary

Related codes

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