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ChassisC0045

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

23 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0045Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit SAEChassis
BAIC MotorC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
BYDC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
CheryC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
DaewooC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
DFFSC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
DFFXC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
DFXKC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
EOBDC0045Remdruksensor B BrandChassis
GeelyC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
GMC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
Great WallC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
HafeiC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
HoldenC0045Brake Pressure Sensor BrandChassis
HyundaiC0045Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit SAEChassis
IsuzuC0045Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit SAEChassis
Land RoverC0045Brake Pressure Sensor 'B' BrandChassis
OpelC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
PeugeotC0045Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit SAEChassis
SaabC0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C0045Brake Pressure Sensor B BrandChassis
SubaruC0045Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit SAEChassis
ToyotaC0045Brake pressure sensor B 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 C0045 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC004500Brake Pressure Sensor 'B' (Subfault) BrandChassis
SsangYongC004500Rear left wheel speed sensor circuit error BrandChassis

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