ChassisC0050
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Tone wheel: a toothed ring read by the wheel speed sensor · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list
1What it means in plain English
The right rear wheel speed sensor signal is missing or unreliable. ABS and stability control may stop working.
2Common causes
- Faulty wheel speed sensor
- Damaged sensor ring or tone wheel
- Damaged wiring or connector
- Metal debris on the sensor tip
- Wheel bearing damage
3Can I drive?
Normal braking still works, but ABS and stability control may not. Drive carefully, especially in wet or slippery 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 12
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD | C0050 | Right rear wheel speed sensor (WSS) signal or circuit fault Brand | Chassis |
| Daewoo | C0050 | Rear Right Wheel Sensor Circuit Brand | Chassis |
| DFFS | C0050 | CAN Controller failure Brand | Chassis |
| GM | C0050 | Right rear wheel speed sensor circuit malfunction Brand | Chassis |
| Holden | C0050 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Brand | Chassis |
| Hyundai | C0050 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit SAE | Chassis |
| Isuzu | C0050 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit SAE | Chassis |
| Land Rover | C0050 | SY_IPB_ -00 DTCs Brand | Chassis |
| Opel | C0050 | Right rear wheel speed sensor circuit malfunction Brand | Chassis |
| Peugeot | C0050 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit SAE | Chassis |
| Saab | C0050 | Right rear wheel speed sensor circuit malfunction Brand | Chassis |
| MG (SAIC) | C0050 | EVP: Vacuum Sensor Signal not plausibel Brand | Chassis |
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 C0050 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong | C005000 | Rear right wheel speed sensor circuit error Brand | Chassis |
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