C140Bhigh severityChassis
Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
on 2017 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6 · 4WD
What this code means
A circuit fault is detected in the right front wheel speed sensor (OBD equivalent C0040). ABS and stability control lose that wheel's speed reading.
Symptoms
- ABS light on
- ESP disabled
- Erratic speed reading
Common causes
- Faulty wheel speed sensor
- Damaged sensor wiring
- Corroded connector
- Damaged tone ring
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for wheel speed codes
- Check sensor and tone ring
- Inspect wiring and connector
- Replace sensor if faulty
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C0021
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C0026
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