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DTC C0506-23: Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Stuck Low [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH INSTALLATION 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
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      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect
    • Check the front speed sensor RH installation.

      OK

      There is no clearance between the front speed sensor RH and front steering knuckle RH.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NG 

    REINSTALL OR REPLACE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    w/o AVS: Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

    w/ AVS: Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (CHECK FOR FOREIGN MATTER) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Check the front speed sensor RH tip.

      OK

      The front speed sensor RH tip is free of scratches, oil, and foreign matter.

      NOTE:
      • If there is oil or foreign matter on the front speed sensor RH, clean the front speed sensor RH.
      • If the front speed sensor RH is damaged, replace the front speed sensor RH with a new one.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NG 

    CLEAN OR REPLACE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING GTS (FR WHEEL SPEED) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Drive the vehicle and perform a road test.
    • Check the speed value output from the speed sensor displayed on the GTS.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      FR Wheel Speed Front wheel speed sensor RH reading Min.: 0.0 km/h (0.0 mph)
      Max.: 6553.5 km/h (4072 mph)
      Vehicle stopped: 0.0 km/h (0.0 mph) When driving at constant speed: No large fluctuations

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display
      FR Wheel Speed

      OK

      The output value changes in accordance with the vehicle speed.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK VEHICLE SPECIFICATION 
    1. Check the vehicle specification.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      w/o AVS A
      w/ AVS B

    Result: 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH - BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
    • Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    Pre-procedure2

    • Disconnect the A31 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
    • Disconnect the A128 front speed sensor RH connector.
    • Check both the connector case and the terminals for deformation and corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion.

    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      A128-5 (FR+) - A31-7 (FR+) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      A128-5 (FR+) or A31-7 (FR+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A128-6 (FR-) - A31-6 (FR-) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      A128-6 (FR-) or A31-6 (FR-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK FRONT SPEED SENSOR ROTOR RH (CHECK FOR FOREIGN MATTER) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Check the front speed sensor rotor RH.

      OK

      The front speed sensor rotor RH is free of scratches, oil, and foreign matter.

      NOTE:
      • If there is oil or foreign matter on the front speed sensor rotor RH, clean the front speed sensor rotor RH.
      • Do not use parts cleaner when cleaning the front speed sensor rotor RH.
      • If the front speed sensor rotor RH is damaged, replace the front speed sensor rotor RH with a new one.

      HINT: 

      • The front speed sensor rotor RH is incorporated into the front axle hub sub-assembly RH.
      • If the front speed sensor rotor RH needs to be replaced, replace it together with the front axle hub sub-assembly RH.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (The front speed sensor rotor RH is damaged.) B
      NG (There is foreign matter on the front speed sensor rotor RH.) C

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    REPLACE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    w/o AVS: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]

    w/ AVS: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY RH. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    CLEAN FRONT SPEED SENSOR ROTOR RH 

  7. INSPECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    3. Disconnect the i2 and Ai2 skid control sensor wire RH connector.
    4. Check both the connector case and the terminals for deformation and corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion.

    5. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      i2-3 (FR+) - Ai2-5 (FR+) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      i2-3 (FR+) or Ai2-5 (FR+) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      i2-1 (FR-) - Ai2-6 (FR-) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      i2-1 (FR-) or Ai2-6 (FR-) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH - BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    2. Disconnect the A31 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
    3. Check both the connector case and the terminals for deformation and corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion.

    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      Ai2-5 (FR+) - A31-7 (FR+) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      Ai2-5 (FR+) or A31-7 (FR+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Ai2-6 (FR-) - A31-6 (FR-) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      Ai2-6 (FR-) or A31-6 (FR-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK FRONT SPEED SENSOR ROTOR LH (CHECK FOR FOREIGN MATTER) 
    1. Remove the component with the front speed sensor rotor RH.

      HINT: 

      Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ]

    2. Check the front speed sensor rotor RH.

      OK

      The front speed sensor rotor RH is free of scratches, oil, and foreign matter.

      NOTE:
      • If there is oil or foreign matter on the front speed sensor rotor RH, clean the front speed sensor rotor RH.
      • Do not use parts cleaner when cleaning the front speed sensor rotor RH.
      • If the front speed sensor rotor RH is damaged, replace the front speed sensor rotor RH with a new one.

      HINT: 

      • The front speed sensor rotor RH is incorporated into the front axle hub sub-assembly RH.
      • If the front speed sensor rotor RH needs to be replaced, replace it together with the front axle hub sub-assembly RH.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (The front speed sensor rotor RH is damaged.) B
      NG (There is foreign matter on the front speed sensor rotor RH.) C

    Result: 

    REPLACE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    REPLACE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY RH. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    CLEAN FRONT SPEED SENSOR ROTOR RH