OBD-II code · Chassis
C0513 Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Range/Performance
Right-rear WSS A reading implausible. Wheel-speed signals feed ABS, ESC, traction control, transmission and odometer — a single dropped signal disables all of these safety functions until repaired.
Is it safe to drive with C0513?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor reading drifted
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
- Less likelySensor mounting loose - signal damping
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
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Wss Rr
Related codes
- C0667Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor B Range/Performance
- C0510Hill Hold Function Disabled
- C0511Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Correlation
- C0512Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Circuit/Open
- C0514Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Circuit Low
- C0515Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Circuit High
- C0516Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Intermittent/Erratic
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.