C0511
Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Correlation
What it means
C0511 means Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor A Correlation.
Where it lives
For C0511, start at the sensor the description names.
Check these first
- The left rear sensor reading out of step with the others
- A damaged rear tone ring
- A wrong sensor with a different tone count
- A tire size mismatch across the rear axle
- A dirty or loose left rear sensor
What to do next
- Compare all four wheel speeds on a scan tool
- Inspect the left rear tone ring
- Check tire sizes and pressures across the axle
- Replace the sensor or ring if the signals differ
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.