OBD Guide

C05F4

Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable operation of the ABS system
  • Malfunction indicator light comes on
  • Loss of traction on the rear wheels
  • Problems with the stabilization system

Causes

  • Rear propeller shaft speed sensor malfunction
  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • Oxidation of sensor contacts
  • Mechanical damage to the cardan shaft
  • Problems with the control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the rear propeller shaft speed sensor
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Clean sensor contacts
  4. Check sensor resistance
  5. Replace sensor if necessary
  6. Check the operation of the system after repair

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