OBD-II code · Chassis

C003C Rear Tone Wheel

Fault on shared rear tone wheel (single rear sensor on solid axle).

Is it safe to drive with C003C?

The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.

Common causes

  • Most likelyTone ring damaged or contaminated

Symptoms

  • ABS warning light on
  • ESC/stability control deactivated
  • Possible reduced brake assist
  • Speedometer may behave erratically

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
1–3 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
After the fix
A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
Parts involved
Rear Tone Wheel

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.