C0516

Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

ABS/ESP indicator is on
Incorrect ABS operation
Problems with the traction control system
Errors in other related systems

Causes

Damage to the sensor wiring harness
Oxidation or corrosion of contacts
Wheel speed sensor malfunction
Relay or fuse problems

How to Fix

Visual inspection of the sensor wiring harness
Checking contacts for oxidation and corrosion
Sensor resistance test
Replacing the wheel speed sensor if necessary

Related codes

C0515 C0517 C0518