Chassis, generic

C0060 Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

Covers a general fault in the right rear wheel speed sensor circuit. The active sensor feeds rear wheel rotation to the ABS/ESC module for anti-lock, traction and stability control and electronic brake-force distribution; the module monitors the two-wire circuit for opens, shorts to power or ground, out-of-range current and a missing signal while the vehicle moves. A broken or chafed harness, a failed sensor or a corroded connector sets the code and disables ABS, traction and stability control while base braking remains. It overlaps with the right rear circuit-malfunction code C0050 and the intermittent code C0066, differing in the exact fault qualifier the module assigns. Bosch active sensors read a magnetic encoder through a Hall element and need an intact supply. The entry follows the SAE J2012 generic definition.

Likely causes

Broken or chafed sensor harness wiring
Wheel speed sensor failed
Corroded sensor connector

Symptoms

  • ABS warning lamp on
  • ABS and stability control disabled
  • Speedometer may read erratically

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumDIY possible
Parts and labour€60–450
Time0.5–2.5 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

wheel speed sensor rrsensor wiringabs control module

Related codes

C0050C0066C0056

References: bosch-mobility.com, en.wikipedia.org.