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Diagnostic reference · C05F0

C05F0

Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Low

System
Chassis control (C code)
Lamp
Chassis Warning Light
Category
Chassis

What it means

C05F0 means Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For C05F0, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of C05F0 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed rear drive shaft speed sensor
  • A short to ground in the rear drive shaft speed sensor circuit
  • A corroded connector at the rear drive shaft speed sensor
  • A loose or damaged rear drive shaft speed sensor ring

What to do next

  1. Read the codes and confirm the rear drive shaft speed fault
  2. Inspect the rear drive shaft speed sensor connector for corrosion
  3. Test the sensor circuit for a short to ground
  4. Watch rear drive shaft speed live data while rotating the shaft
  5. Replace the rear drive shaft speed sensor if the signal stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.