OBD Guide

C0515

Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Circuit High

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
  • Disabling the ESP system
  • Incorrect speedometer readings

Causes

  • Malfunction of the right rear wheel speed sensor
  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Damage to the sensor connector
  • Problems with the sensor gear (comb)
  • Malfunction of the ABS/ESP control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and sensor connectors
  2. Measure the resistance and voltage of the sensor
  3. Check the condition of the gear wheel (comb)
  4. Replace the wheel speed sensor if necessary
  5. Check the ABS/ESP control unit for errors

Related codes

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