Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
DTC 34 Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open Or Shorted To Battery Or Ground: Notes
As tooth ring passes wheel speed sensor, changes in magnetic fields cause wheel speed sensor to produce an AC voltage signal whose frequency is proportional to wheel speed. The magnitude of the signal is directly related to wheel speed and proximity of wheel speed sensor to tooth ring, referred to as air gap. EBCM uses signal to compare individual wheel speed data and to detect wheel lock-up.
DTC 34 can set anytime after initialization if rear wheel speed sensor circuits are open or shorted to voltage or ground. DTC will be stored, ABS will be disabled and ABS warning light will turn on.
- Checks for short to ground in wheel speed sensor wiring.
- Checks for short to voltage in wheel speed sensor wiring.
- Checks for short to voltage in circuit No. 885 (Red wire).
- Checks for short to voltage in circuit No. 884 (Black wire).
- Ensures malfunction is not due to physical damage of circuitry.
- Checks for short to ground in circuit No. 885 (Red wire).
- Checks for short to ground in circuit No. 884 (Black wire).
- Checks for high resistance in wheel speed sensor jumper harness.
- Checks for high resistance in wheel speed sensor circuitry.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.