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ChassisC0038

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High

24 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list

1What it means in plain English

A chassis system has a fault, usually ABS, traction control or stability control, but some makes use this range for airbags, electric power steering or park brakes.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty wheel speed sensor
  2. Damaged sensor ring or wiring
  3. Faulty ABS module
  4. Low brake fluid
  5. Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the code names an airbag or SRS system, the airbag may not deploy in a crash: have it diagnosed promptly. If it names electric power steering, the assist may fail and the steering can become heavy: stop safely if that happens. If it names the brakes or park brake, have it checked before driving when braking feels abnormal. Otherwise ABS and stability control may be disabled: drive carefully, especially in wet conditions, and have it checked soon.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0038Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High SAEChassis
BAIC MotorC0038Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Supply BrandChassis
BYDC0038Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Supply BrandChassis
CheryC0038Rear left wheel speed sensor fault BrandChassis
DaewooC0038Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Supply BrandChassis
DFFSC0038Left rear Wheel Speed Sensor fault BrandChassis
DFFXC0038Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Supply BrandChassis
DFXKC0038Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Supply BrandChassis
EOBDC0038Taga vasaku rattakiirusandja toide BrandChassis
GeelyC0038Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Supply BrandChassis
GMC0038Brake thermal model exceeded BrandChassis
Great WallC0038Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Supply BrandChassis
HafeiC0038Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Supply BrandChassis
HoldenC0038Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open BrandChassis
HondaC0038Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High SAEChassis
HyundaiC0038Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High SAEChassis
Land RoverC0038Rear left wheel speed sensor supply BrandChassis
OpelC0038Brake thermal model exceeded BrandChassis
PeugeotC0038Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High SAEChassis
ProtonC0038Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High SAEChassis
SaabC0038Brake Thermal Model Exceeded BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C0038Wheel Speed Sensor rear Left BrandChassis
SubaruC0038RL Pressure Reducing Valve malfunction BrandChassis
ToyotaC0038Left rear wheel speed sensor signal circuit short to ground/open, or power supply circuit open BrandChassis

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0038 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC003800The missing watchdog does not switch off the valve relay (defective failsafe path) BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC00389EThe power supply of the left rear wheel speed sensor has a malfunction. BrandChassis

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