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C0040

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4

Moderate SeverityChassisGeneric (SAE)

Description

Malfunction in the right front ABS wheel speed sensor.

Symptoms

  • ABS light on
  • Traction control light on
  • ABS inactive

Common Causes

  • Faulty sensor
  • Tone ring damage
  • Wiring issue
  • Wheel bearing failure

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Test sensor
  2. Inspect tone ring
  3. Check wiring
  4. Check bearing

Repair Notes

Replace sensor. Check bearing and tone ring.

Related Codes

C0035Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor CircuitC0041Right Front Wheel Speed Signal Erratic

Other Chassis Codes

C0040 on Other Vehicles

Nissan 200SX

1995-1998 1.6L I4 GA16DE

Nissan 200SX SE-R

1995-1998 2.0L I4 SR20DE

Nissan 240SX

1995-1998 2.4L I4 KA24DE

Nissan 300ZX

1990-1996 3.0L V6 VG30DE

Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

1990-1996 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 VG30DETT

Nissan 350Z

2003-2006 3.5L V6 VQ35DE

Nissan 350Z

2007-2009 3.5L V6 VQ35HR

Nissan 370Z

2009-2020 3.7L V6 VQ37VHR

Common Questions

What does code C0040 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?

C0040 stands for "Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit". Malfunction in the right front ABS wheel speed sensor.

What are the symptoms of C0040 on a Nissan Altima?

Common symptoms of C0040 include: ABS light on, Traction control light on, ABS inactive.

What causes C0040 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?

Common causes of C0040 include: Faulty sensor, Tone ring damage, Wiring issue, Wheel bearing failure.

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