Code
C2377
Generic
C — Chassis
Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit — Intermittent
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Causes
- Corroded, loose or contaminated sensor connector/terminal
- Broken or chafed wiring in the harness (often at suspension flex points)
- Intermittent internal sensor failure (VR or Hall)
- Damage or debris on the tone ring/reluctor (missing teeth, contamination)
- Poor sensor mounting or loose sensor-to-reluctor air gap
- Intermittent ABS/traction control module input or ground fault
Symptoms
- ABS and/or traction control warning lamp illuminated intermittently
- Intermittent loss or fluctuation of rear-wheel speed reading in scan tool live data
- ABS/traction control may not engage or may engage unexpectedly during the fault
- Occasional inconsistent speedometer or stability control behavior (if system uses rear sensor for vehicle speed)
- Noisy or irregular output waveform when monitored with an oscilloscope
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a scan tool; note conditions when the fault sets (vehicle speed, steering angle, load)
- Visually inspect right‑rear sensor, connector, and wiring for corrosion, damage, chafing, or pinched wires
- Unplug connector and inspect terminals for corrosion, bent pins, or water intrusion
- Backprobe the connector and monitor sensor signal while rotating the wheel (use wheel lifter or road test if safe)
- Compare right‑rear sensor waveform and values to left‑rear or other wheel sensors
- Measure sensor resistance (if passive) and compare to manufacturer spec or the opposite wheel
Signal parameters
- Passive (variable reluctance) sensor: DC resistance typically in the low hundreds to low thousands ohms (manufacturer specific). Produces an AC sine/triangular waveform; amplitude increases with wheel speed and frequency is proportional to speed.
- Active (Hall or digital) sensor: 5 V reference (or vehicle reference voltage) and a digital square/pulsed output (0–5 V or open‑collector with pull‑up). Pulse frequency proportional to wheel speed.
- Expected behavior: steady, repeatable pulses without dropouts; frequency increases smoothly with wheel speed. Intermittent faults show missing pulses, voltage spikes, or noisy/irregular waveform.
- Use an oscilloscope for best results: look for stable amplitude/frequency and clean transitions for active sensors; for VR sensors look for consistent AC amplitude and waveform symmetry.
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety: Park on level surface, chock wheels and support vehicle with jack stands before working at wheel. Use wheel lift or safe road test procedures when monitoring live signals during rotation.
- Clear the code and attempt to re-create the fault using a road test while monitoring right‑rear wheel speed PID and other wheels with a scan tool. Note when code returns and conditions present.
- Visually inspect the right‑rear sensor, connector, wiring and tone ring for damage, contamination, loose mounting, or missing teeth. Repair obvious issues (clean, secure, replace clips).
- With ignition on, backprobe the sensor connector: for active sensors check reference voltage and ground; for passive sensors measure resistance across sensor terminals. Record values and compare to opposite wheel.
- Use a scope or low‑impedance test tool to view the sensor signal while rotating the wheel. Look for dropouts, noise, level shifts or intermittent pulses. Wiggle the wiring harness and connector to try to reproduce the intermittent behavior.
- If signal is intermittent at the connector but wiring to module tests good, remove and bench‑test or replace the sensor. If wiring shows opens/shorts or intermittent continuity, repair or replace the harness section and terminals.
- If sensor and wiring check OK but intermittent persists, verify the ABS control module input and grounds; check for water intrusion or poor ground connection. Consult wiring diagram and perform module input diagnostics as required.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform a verification drive until fault no longer returns. Reinspect if intermittent symptoms reappear.
Likely causes
- Connector corrosion or a bent terminal at the right‑rear sensor
- Wire break or intermittent short where harness flexes (near wheel hub, control arm or axle)
- Sensor loosened or contaminated by brake dust/metal shavings
- Intermittent internal failure of the wheel speed sensor
Fault status
Status
Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit — Intermittent: intermittent or missing wheel speed pulses detected from the right‑rear sensor causing unreliable speed input to ABS/traction systems.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-2.5 hours
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