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ChassisC0048

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High

21 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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0048Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High SAEChassis
BAIC MotorC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
BMWC0048brake booster, diaphragm travel sensor, signal, plausibility, fault BrandChassis
BYDC0048DRP invalid BrandChassis
CheryC0048DRP failed BrandChassis
DaewooC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
DFFSC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
DFFXC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
DFXKC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
EOBDC0048Rembekrachtiger slagsensor BrandChassis
GeelyC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
GMC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
Great WallC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
HafeiC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
HyundaiC0048Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High SAEChassis
Land RoverC0048Brake booster travel sensor BrandChassis
PeugeotC0048Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High SAEChassis
SaabC0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C0048Brake Booster Travel Sensor BrandChassis
SubaruC0048Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit High SAEChassis
ToyotaC0048Brake booster travel sensor 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0048 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC004800OBD relevant DTC in RBS. For detailed information read Fault Memory of RBS BrandChassis

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