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2003 BMW 525IT E39

2.5L I6 M54 TouringRWDAUTOMATICgas
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C0045moderate severityChassis

Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

on 2003 BMW 525iT E39 2.5L I6 M54 Touring · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in left rear wheel speed sensor.

Symptoms

  • ABS light on
  • Rear ABS not functioning

Common causes

  • Faulty sensor
  • Tone ring damage
  • Wiring issue

Diagnostic steps

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

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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