OBD-II code · Chassis
C05F3 Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit
Generic fault on rear drive shaft speed sensor.
Is it safe to drive with C05F3?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor failed
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
- Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- C05F0Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Low
- C05F1Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit High
- C05F2Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C05F4Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- C05F54WD/AWD Range Actuator Control Circuit/Open
- C05F64WD/AWD Range Actuator Control Circuit Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.