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1998 BMW 318I

1.8L I4RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor593Torque2592Fluid7DTC649Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
C0046moderate severityChassis

Left Rear Wheel Speed Signal Erratic

on 1998 BMW 318i 1.8L I4 · RWD

What this code means

Erratic signal from left rear sensor.

Symptoms

  • ABS light on
  • Unexpected ABS activation

Common causes

  • Tone ring crack
  • Debris
  • Bearing wear

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scope signal
  2. Inspect tone ring
  3. Check bearing

Repair notes

Replace sensor or tone ring.

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