OBD Guide

C0517

Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Correlation

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

Symptoms

  • ABS/ESP indicator is on
  • Unstable operation of the stabilization system
  • Incorrect speedometer readings (in rare cases)

Causes

  • Wheel speed sensor is dirty or damaged
  • Damage to the ring gear on the hinge/hub
  • Open/short circuit in sensor wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • ABS module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Visual inspection of the sensor and wiring
  2. Cleaning the Sensor and Ring Gear
  3. Checking the sensor resistance
  4. Checking the integrity of the wiring harness
  5. Replace the sensor if necessary
  6. Resetting the error and checking the system operation

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