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Old Dec 20, 2025 | 10:32 PM
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ABS / ESP ISSUES

Hey everyone....new here. Having an issue with my ABS/ESP with my 2011 Mercedes C300 4matic. Im getting this Right Rear speed implausible error and its shutting down all things related like ESP/ABS/Run flat...etc. Scanned the car and its pointing to a bad ABS sensor or reluctor ring. Changed both of those already and did not fix anything.

Did a live graph with my scanner and it gave me this results. As you guys can see...the right rear corner is sending erratic signals based on the graph shown. All the other corners are pretty much bang on and has the same data.

Any help would be appreciated. TIA


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Old Dec 20, 2025 | 10:55 PM
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Sorry to read this pain had to land on your ride.

I understood you've replaced both the rusted RELUCTOR ring & new pick-up sensor ?? that should be fixed now!

Did the wheel connector look clean/dry not salted (likely yes).

Beware that ESP is known to substitute bad values with ok values. Clear faults & report

Look at wheel speeds...

There's a chance you are fixed but ESP is still acting pissed... reset.

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Old Dec 21, 2025 | 03:17 PM
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Posting the exact fault codes showing is helpful.

The graph is cut off along the bottom. Any way to get rid of that bottom banner to see the full graph? Are there more spikes we cant see on that graph?

What do the numbers on the left column indicate, what do the numbers along the bottom indicate?

All the sensors appear to be reading similar except the spikes on the Right Rear. First thing that comes to mind is something happened with the ring, either magnets damaged, rust still in the hub. Or could be a loose wire or connection.

Could try swapping rear sensors around, see if the problem moves.

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Old Dec 22, 2025 | 11:08 AM
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In my experience you need to use OEM wheel speed sensors from the dealer. Had the same issue with an aftermarket sensor that was supposed to be "OEM".
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Old Dec 22, 2025 | 04:57 PM
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Swap the sensor from one wheel to the other side. If the problem moves when you swap you have your answer.
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Old Dec 22, 2025 | 09:48 PM
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Yes Ill try all your suggestions...thanks a lot.

Just a question....is there any programming that needs to be done after changing both the sensor and the ring?
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Old Dec 22, 2025 | 09:52 PM
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No theres no programming at all required.
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Old Dec 22, 2025 | 10:19 PM
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Thank you. Will report back tomorrow on what happens.
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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 05:21 PM
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So just to update:

Swapped the sensors from left to right. Replaced the relucter ring with OEM. Same results...still getting the error from the exact same corner.

Here are the codes Im getting. So Im really lost here and hoping someone can help me figure this out. Thanks





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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 05:24 PM
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Will a bad wheel bearing cause this. But I checked the wheel bearing and it seems fine except there is a tiny bit of grinding noise but very slight.
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Observations and Assumptions:
  • New wheel speed sensor
  • New reluctor ring
  • Problem remains (RR) when switching components
  • RR wheel speed peaks greater than the other wheels
  • RR wheel speed signal has dropouts
Possible cause: bad wire
Action: Check wiring for fraying or rodent damage. Repair if found.
Reason: The drop-outs and speed mismatch may be due to shorts in the wiring. If there is damage to the insulation, you could be intermittently shorting to chassis.

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Old Jan 2, 2026 | 08:22 AM
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I just noticed that all your codes are STORED. If you still had a problem, they would show CURRENT. You need to clear them and retest (i.e., test drive then check for codes).
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Old Jan 2, 2026 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by GTIBlack
I just noticed that all your codes are STORED. If you still had a problem, they would show CURRENT. You need to clear them and retest (i.e., test drive then check for codes).
Yes...I've cleared them and it will be fine for a bit like about 1km or so and they will all come back after.
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Old Jan 2, 2026 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GTIBlack
Observations and Assumptions:
  • New wheel speed sensor
  • New reluctor ring
  • Problem remains (RR) when switching components
  • RR wheel speed peaks greater than the other wheels
  • RR wheel speed signal has dropouts
Possible cause: bad wire
Action: Check wiring for fraying or rodent damage. Repair if found.
Reason: The drop-outs and speed mismatch may be due to shorts in the wiring. If there is damage to the insulation, you could be intermittently shorting to chassis.
The ABS sensor wires are all good as its a new sensor. Checked the wire harness that plugs to the ESP module and they are all good as well.

Will a bad fuse or relay cause this issue? If so which fuses/relays should I check? Will a bad wheel bearing also cause this issue?

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