Chassis
generic / SAE
C05F2
Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
Intermittent signal from rear drive shaft speed sensor. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
SystemChassis
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupC0
Range / number5 / F2
Possible causes
- Connector loose high
- Connector with intermittent contact under vibration low
- Harness routed against vibrating component low
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 50–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: rear drive shaft speed sensor
- MIL / check engine light
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012