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C0031 — Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low

SeriousABSPower derate likely — plan to stop soon

Seen on: Heavy Truck

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low. Common causes: WSS circuit open or sensor failure.

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How serious is it?

Serious. Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.

Most likely causes

  1. WSS circuit open or sensor failure
  2. Broken tone ring
  3. wiring damage
  4. sensor failure

First moves (roadside)

  1. Inspect LF tone ring
  2. measure WSS air gap
  3. test WSS resistance

FAQ

What does C0031 mean?

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low. Common causes: WSS circuit open or sensor failure.

How serious is C0031?

Serious — Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.

What's the most likely cause of C0031?

The most common cause is: WSS circuit open or sensor failure. Other possibilities include Broken tone ring; wiring damage; sensor failure.

Can I keep driving with C0031?

Power derate likely — plan to stop soon. When in doubt, get a qualified mobile diesel tech on the truck before continuing.

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