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.
Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR A DTC C1043-LEFT REAR TONE WHEEL PERFORMANCE NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
- Record DTC and Freeze Frame information.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition switch off then on.CAUTION:
Make sure brake capability is available before road testing.
- Test drive the vehicle in a straight line to 40 km/h (25 mph).NOTE:
Vehicle must be driven above 40 km/h (25 mph) for set conditions to be met.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: C1043-LEFT REAR TONE WHEEL PERFORMANCE?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Go To 2
- CHECK WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNALS
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, monitor and graph ALL the WSS speeds and compare graph while an assistant drives the vehicle.NOTE:
If graph shows periodic dropouts pay close attention to the tone wheel.
- Slowly accelerate as straight as possible from a stop to 40 km/h (25 mph).
Is the Left Rear WSS speed showing 0 km/h (0 mph) or not matching other wheels or showing erratic behavior?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK FOR IMPROPER LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE/MISMATCHED TIRES
- Turn the ignition off.
- Check and adjust the Left Rear Tire pressure.
- Check and adjust all other tire pressures.
- Inspect for mismatched tires on vehicle.
Is the Left Rear Tire improperly inflated or mismatched tires on vehicle?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK AXLE SHAFT FASTENER HARDWARE FOR LOOSENESS
- Inspect the axle shaft fastener for looseness, and not properly fastened. Tighten fastener to proper specification as required.
Was the Axle Shaft fastener loose?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
No
- Go To 5
- Inspect the axle shaft fastener for looseness, and not properly fastened. Tighten fastener to proper specification as required.
- CHECK THE LEFT REAR TONE WHEEL/BEARING FOR DAMAGE NOTE:
Check the tone wheel teeth for missing teeth, cracks, or looseness. Teeth should be perfectly square, not bent, or nicked.
- Check the Left Rear Tone Wheel/Bearing for damage.
- Check the Left Rear Tone Wheel for dirt.
Was the tone wheel dirty?
Yes
- Clean tone wheel and sensor. Clear codes and retest.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Left Rear Tone Wheel/Bearing in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.