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ChassisC003A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor

27 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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor SAEChassis
BAIC MotorC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor SAEChassis
BYDC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
CheryC003ARR Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
DaewooC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
DFFSC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
DFFXC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
DFXKC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
EOBDC003ARight rear wheel speed sensor BrandChassis
GeelyC003ARear Right Speed Sensor BrandChassis
GMC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
Great WallC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
HafeiC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
HoldenC003AFront Wheel Speed Sensors Circuits BrandChassis
HondaC003A62 (Right Rear Wheel Sensor Fault) (Radar Vision Unit) This fault code is caused by another fault and therefore no further diagnosis is required. Please diagnose other fault codes first, and then clear this fault code. Possible fault location and cause: Right rear wheel sensor fault BrandChassis
HyundaiC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor SAEChassis
IsuzuC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor SAEChassis
Land RoverC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor SAEChassis
MaseratiC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Incorrect Component Installed BrandChassis
OpelC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
PeugeotC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor SAEChassis
ProtonC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor SAEChassis
SaabC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor BrandChassis
TataC003ARight Rear Wheel Speed Sensor SAEChassis
ToyotaC003ARight rear wheel speed sensor: (signal error) out of range, lost, noise, intermittent 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 12

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C003A and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC003A00OBD relevant DTC in RBS. For detailed information read Fault Memory of RBS BrandChassis
PorscheC003A00No description available Chassis
Mercedes-BenzC003A04The right rear wheel speed sensor has a malfunction. There is an internal fault. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC003A09The right rear wheel speed sensor has a malfunction. There is a component fault. BrandChassis
MahindraC003A12Rear Right Wheel Speed Sensor - Short to Battery BrandChassis
MahindraC003A14Rear Right Wheel Speed Sensor - Short to Ground or Open BrandChassis
MahindraC003A1CRear Right Wheel Speed Sensor Short to another WSS BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC003A25The right rear wheel speed sensor has a malfunction. There is a faulty signal waveform. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC003A29The right rear wheel speed sensor has a malfunction. There is an invalid signal. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC003A4AThe right rear wheel speed sensor has a malfunction. The wrong component is installed. BrandChassis
MahindraC003A64Rear Right WSS Plausibility error BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC003AE0No description available Chassis

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