OBD Guide

C0514

Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of ABS/ESP
  • ABS/ESP malfunction indicator is on
  • No right rear wheel speed data in the scanner

Causes

  • Broken or damaged sensor wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Malfunction of the wheel speed sensor itself
  • Problems with power supply to the active sensor
  • Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Visually inspect the wiring harness and sensor connector for damage
  2. Checking the sensor resistance (resistance must be within specification, typically 800-2500 ohms for inductive sensors)
  3. Checking the supply voltage for active sensors (+5V or +12V)
  4. Checking the continuity of the circuit between the sensor and the ABS control unit
  5. Replace the sensor or repair the wiring harness if necessary

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