Code
C2340
Generic
C — Chassis
ABS rear right wheel speed sensor circuit
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Causes
- Open or shorted wiring between the rear right wheel speed sensor and ABS module
- Corroded, loose, or damaged connector at the sensor or ABS module
- Failed wheel speed sensor (passive or active type)
- Damaged or missing tone/reluctor ring teeth or excessive air gap
- Faulty ABS control module or poor module ground
- Intermittent mechanical damage (wheel bearing, hub) affecting sensor alignment
Symptoms
- ABS warning lamp illuminated
- Traction control or stability control warning lamp may also be on
- ABS or traction control intervention may be disabled
- Possible locked ABS activation during braking tests
- Speedometer unaffected on many vehicles, but wheel speed reading may be missing or erratic on a scan tool
What to check
- Read ABS codes and freeze frame with a scan tool; note any related codes
- Visually inspect rear right sensor, connector, wiring harness, and tone ring
- Check for physical damage, contamination, or missing reluctor teeth
- Backprobe connector and check for proper reference voltage/ground where applicable
- Compare live wheel speed sensor data on a scan tool while rotating the wheel
- Measure sensor resistance and continuity; check for short to ground or battery
Signal parameters
- Passive (magnetic) sensor: AC sine output; amplitude typically 0.1–1.5 Vrms at low speeds and rising with speed; frequency proportional to wheel speed (tens to kHz depending on speed)
- Active (Hall/VR with internal electronics) sensor: digital square wave, typically 0–5 V (or 0–12 V on some systems); frequency proportional to wheel speed
- Typical passive sensor DC resistance commonly in the hundreds to a few thousand ohms (often ~800–2000 Ω, manufacturer-specific)
- Expected scan tool wheel speed: increases smoothly with wheel rotation and matches other wheels at same speed; sudden drop to zero or erratic values indicate fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve ABS codes and live data with a scan tool; note if only rear right channel is affected or multiple channels.
- Visually inspect rear right wheel sensor, connector, wiring, and tone ring for damage, debris, or missing teeth. Repair obvious mechanical issues.
- With ignition ON (engine off), backprobe the sensor connector. For active sensors check supply voltage (reference) and ground. For passive sensors measure resistance across sensor terminals.
- If active sensor has no reference voltage or ground, trace wiring back to ABS module; repair open/corroded circuits or poor grounds.
- If sensor has proper power/ground but no output, spin the wheel and observe the sensor signal with an oscilloscope or scan tool: expect a clean square wave (active) or AC waveform (passive).
- If the signal is absent or erratic, disconnect sensor and check for short to battery or ground using an ohmmeter. Repair wiring faults if present.
- If wiring and connectors test good but signal is bad, replace the wheel speed sensor and road test.
- If replacement sensor does not restore signal, inspect tone ring/reluctor for damage and ensure correct air gap; repair or replace as needed.
- If wiring, sensor, and tone ring are good, investigate ABS module input and grounds; check for internal module faults and reprogram or replace module only after confirming upstream components.
- Clear codes and perform a verification drive; re-scan to confirm the issue is resolved.
Likely causes
- Broken or chafed sensor wiring harness near the wheel or suspension
- Corroded sensor connector allowing intermittent contact
- Contaminated or physically damaged sensor (metal debris, brake dust)
- Worn or damaged tone ring (cracked, missing teeth, rust build-up)
- Failed sensor due to water ingress or internal short
- Poor ground at ABS module or battery ground strap
Fault status
Status
ABS rear right wheel speed sensor circuit fault — signal missing, intermittent, or out of range. Check sensor, wiring, tone ring, and module grounds.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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