OBD Guide

C05A4

Wheel Speed Sensors Supply Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • ABS/ESP indicator is on
  • Incorrect operation of the ABS/ESP system
  • Loss of wheel speed data on the dashboard

Causes

  • Damaged wiring harness to speed sensors
  • Short circuit in the sensor power supply circuit
  • ABS/ESP module malfunction
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Malfunction of the wheel speed sensors themselves

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the speed sensors
  2. Check the voltage in the sensor power supply circuit
  3. Check sensor connectors and contacts
  4. Check the serviceability of the wheel speed sensors
  5. Check the ABS/ESP module for faults

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