OBD Guide

C05F3

Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light comes on
  • Possible problems with the all-wheel drive system (if installed)
  • Unstable ABS/ESP operation
  • Errors in the operation of the gearbox (on some models)

Causes

  • Rear propeller shaft speed sensor malfunction
  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Damaged or oxidized connector pins
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor
  • Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Inspect the sensor connectors for oxidation or damage.
  3. Check sensor resistance (compare with nominal value)
  4. If necessary, replace the speed sensor
  5. Clean or replace damaged connectors
  6. Reset the error and check if it returns

Related codes

Error C05F3 by Vehicle Brand