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DTC C003500 indicates the IPB (Intelligent Integrated Braking System) detected an abnormal supply voltage to the right front wheel speed sensor — Qin Plus

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DTC C003500 indicates the IPB (Intelligent Integrated Braking System) detected an abnormal supply voltage to the right front wheel speed sensor.

On BYD e-Platform 3.0 and DM-i models, the wheel speed sensor typically uses a 12V DC supply (some earlier models use a 5V reference voltage).

The IPB module identifies faults by monitoring the supply circuit voltage.

The IPB sets this code when it detects a supply voltage below 9V (undervoltage), above 16V (overvoltage), or a complete open circuit (0V) lasting longer than the set threshold (typically 200ms).

This fault causes a loss of the right front wheel speed signal.

The IPB forcibly disables the ABS, ESC, EHB (Electro-Hydraulic Braking), and automatic emergency braking functions.

The vehicle enters limp mode and multiple system warning lights illuminate on the instrument cluster, severely compromising driving safety.

The C003500 fault code on the Qin Plus indicates abnormal supply voltage to the right front wheel speed sensor, causing loss of that wheel speed signal and disabling ABS, ESC, EHB, and emergency braking functions. Severity is medium but safety is affected. Common causes include damaged or shorted sensor wiring near the suspension, or an internal IPB module power supply fault. Visit an authorised dealer for diagnosis and repair. Typical repair cost data is available.
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Likely Causes — Qin Plus
  • 1Right front wheel speed sensor power supply circuit short to ground or open: Frequent steering chafes the wiring harness against the fender liner or suspension control arm, wearing away the insulation and shorting the exposed copper core to body ground, or prolonged bending causes internal wire breakage.
  • 2IPB control module internal power supply circuit fault: A damaged internal DC-DC converter or MOSFET driver chip in the IPB causes abnormal power supply output to the right front channel, often triggering other wheel speed sensor power supply fault codes.
  • 3Wheel speed sensor body internal short circuit: Aging and breakdown of the internal sensor coil insulation, or Hall element damage, causes excessive current in the power supply circuit, triggering the IPB overcurrent protection to cut off power.
  • 4Poor wiring harness connector contact or water ingress: An aging seal on the right front wheel speed sensor connector (located near the shock absorber) leads to internal oxidation after car washing or wading. This increases contact resistance (>5Ω) and causes a voltage drop.
  • 5Abnormal battery or main power supply: discharged 12V battery, alternator regulator fault causing system voltage fluctuation, or loose main body ground cable causing reference potential drift.
What To Do
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    Fault confirmation and freeze frame reading: Use the VDS2000/3000 diagnostic tool to read the complete fault codes. Confirm whether C003500 is a current fault (Class A) or a historical fault (Class B). Record freeze frame data from when the fault occurred, including vehicle speed, voltage, and temperature. Clear the fault codes and perform a road test to confirm if the fault reoccurs.
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    Static measurement of sensor supply voltage: Disconnect the right front wheel speed sensor connector (2-pin or 3-pin). Turn the ignition switch to ON. Set a multimeter to DC voltage and measure the voltage to ground at the connector-side supply pin (usually pin 1, yellow/red wire). The normal value is 12V±0.5V (battery voltage). If the voltage is abnormal (0V, below 9V, or above 16V), the fault is in the wiring harness or the IPB side.
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    Harness continuity and insulation test: Turn off the ignition and disconnect the IPB module connector (located near the engine compartment firewall, 40-pin or 52-pin connector). Use a multimeter to measure the resistance of the power supply circuit between the IPB connector and the sensor connector (should be <1Ω). Measure the insulation resistance of this circuit to ground (should be >10MΩ). Inspect the harness sheath near the front wheel arch liner and steering knuckle for damage.
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    Load and short circuit test: Reconnect the sensor. Connect a current clamp in series at the IPB module to monitor the supply circuit current. Normal static current should be <15mA. If the current is >50mA or the voltage returns to normal after disconnecting the sensor, this indicates an internal sensor short circuit. Replace the right front wheel speed sensor (typical part number 3620100-XX or 3630100-XX series).
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    IPB module power supply output check: If wiring harness measurements are normal (good continuity, normal insulation, sensor replaced) but the fault persists, measure the power supply output voltage at the corresponding IPB module pin. If the IPB output is abnormal while other wheel channels are normal, this indicates an internal IPB drive circuit fault. Replace the IPB assembly (bleed and calibrate the brake system).
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    Repair verification and system calibration: After repairing or replacing the faulty component, clear the fault code and test the wheel speed sensor signal waveform (use an oscilloscope to observe the sine or square wave signal amplitude). Verify the right front wheel speed synchronizes with the other three wheels. Finally, perform an IPB system online calibration (in VDS, select 'Intelligent Integrated Braking System' → 'Special Functions' → 'Sensor Calibration'). Confirm the fault code does not return and the ABS/ESC warning lights turn off.
Real-World Cases
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Song PLUS DM-i right front wheel speed wiring harness worn and shorted

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At 23,000 km, the dashboard simultaneously illuminated the ABS, ESP and automatic emergency braking warning lights. Scanned and found active DTC C003500. Raised the vehicle and found the right front wheel speed sensor wiring harness insulation worn at the connector; the copper core was touching the steering knuckle and shorting to ground. The short circuit current triggered IPB protection and cut the supply voltage. Wrapped the damaged harness, re-secured the routing to avoid suspension interference, and replaced the damaged sensor connector. After the repair, calibrated the IPB and the system returned to normal.
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Han EV IPB internal driver chip failure caused abnormal power supply to multiple wheel speed sensors

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After water ingress, the vehicle stored DTCs C003500 and C003100 (left front) for multiple wheel speed sensor power supply faults. Voltage measured 0V at all four wheel speed sensors. IPB power supply fuse and main power tested normal. Diagnosed as internal IPB power supply module (BTS724G driver chip) burned out from water ingress. The IPB is a highly integrated module (integrating EHB electronic hydraulic brake control) and the circuit board could not be repaired separately. Replaced the IPB assembly, bled the system using a brake fluid filling machine, and performed ESC sensor calibration and brake line pressure calibration via VDS. Fault resolved.
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Seal right front wheel speed sensor internal short circuit

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At 800 km, the ESC warning light came on intermittently with DTC C003500. The fault occurred more frequently when cold and cleared when warm. Supply voltage measured 3.2 V during the fault (normal: 12 V), returning to 12 V after unplugging the sensor. Internal Hall element or inter-turn short in the sensor coil; low insulation resistance when cold pulled the voltage down. Replaced the right front wheel speed sensor (magnetic or Hall type per configuration). No recurrence after one week of monitoring.
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Qin PLUS DM-i wheel speed sensor connector corroded from water ingress

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The warning light came on after washing the vehicle, logging DTC C003500. Inspection found green copper corrosion inside the right front wheel speed sensor connector. A degraded seal allowed water into the terminals. Terminal oxidation increased contact resistance to 8Ω. The IPB detected excessive supply voltage drop (only 7V at the sensor, below the 9V operating threshold), triggering the fault. Cleaned the connector terminals, applied conductive grease, replaced the waterproof seal, and restored contact resistance to 0.3Ω. Fault resolved.
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False alarm triggered by discharged 12V battery in Dolphin

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Owner started the vehicle after it sat parked for one week. Dashboard showed brake system fault. Scan revealed DTC C003500 and related communication faults. Battery voltage measured 10.8V, SOH at 65%. The IPB misinterprets sensor power supply faults when voltage drops below 11V. Replaced the 12V battery (L2-400 or EFB start-stop type), charged fully, and cleared codes. All systems returned to normal. Rule out power supply issues before investigating sensors.
Other Qin Plus Fault Codes
B1108For the BYD Song MAX (2017–2019), DTC B1108 indicates a short circuit in the PM2.5 air quality detection module (dust sensor) or its wiring harness. The sensor uses laser scattering to detect in-cabin and outside PM2.5 concentrations and transmits data to the HVAC ECU via the LIN bus or an analog signal. Short circuit conditions include: 1) Sensor power supply wire (+5V/+12V) shorted to ground 2) Signal wire shorted to power or ground 3) Short circuit in the sensor's internal photoelectric detection circuit This fault prevents the automatic climate control from switching between fresh air and recirculation based on air quality. The system enters fail-safe mode (typically forced recirculation). Severe short-circuit current can destroy the HVAC ECU sampling circuit. The system classifies this as a Level 3 severe fault and restricts vehicle operation to prevent electrical fires or controller damage. For other BYD models (such as the Qin EV, E5, and Song DM), B1108 indicates a driver-side sunload sensor fault, reflecting differences in DTC definitions across models.B110913DTC B110913 indicates an open signal circuit for the PM2.5 rapid detector (in-cabin air quality sensor). This sensor typically mounts inside the air conditioning system intake duct. It monitors in-cabin PM2.5 concentration in real time and provides data to the automatic air conditioning system for intelligent control of the air purification function. The BYD diagnostic protocol uses sub-code '13' to specifically indicate an open signal circuit. Although this fault theoretically affects a comfort feature, BYD Qin series vehicles classify it as a Level 3 (severe) fault. This classification occurs because the air conditioning system interacts with the battery thermal management system (e.g., monitoring battery cooling intake air quality). The fault can disable the automatic air conditioning mode and prevent the air purification function from operating. In extreme cases, it affects the battery compartment intake air quality assessment, triggering the 'repair immediately' strategy.B110BDTC B110B indicates a fault in the internal air pump (sampling pump) of the PM2.5 air quality detector. This pump draws cabin or outside air into the PM2.5 sensor detection chamber, enabling the laser scattering sensor to measure real-time particulate matter concentration. The air conditioning controller (or BCM) sets this DTC upon detecting an open or short circuit in the pump drive circuit, or abnormal current caused by a seized pump motor. This fault disables the "Green Clean" system, causes the instrument cluster air quality display to read abnormally or disappear, and disables the automatic fresh air/recirculation switching function. It does not affect the vehicle powertrain or core thermal management functions.B173A1ADTC B173A1A indicates the right middle-row side airbag (typically located on the side of the right second-row seat or inside the C-pillar trim panel) igniter circuit resistance measures 0 Ω. In the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), normal airbag igniter resistance ranges between 2.0 and 5.0 Ω. A resistance of 0 Ω indicates a short to ground or a short between circuit wires, preventing the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) from establishing a normal monitoring circuit. This safety-critical fault prevents the airbag from deploying during a collision, continuously illuminates the instrument panel SRS warning lamp, and may force the entire airbag system into fail-safe mode.B173BDTC B173B indicates an abnormal electric A/C compressor speed feedback signal or a communication fault between the compressor controller and the motor. In BYD new energy models (e.g., Tang, Song, Qin, and Yuan series), this DTC belongs to the HVAC subsystem within the Body Control system and specifically involves the electric compressor closed-loop control circuit. The ECU sets this DTC when the compressor controller (IPM) fails to receive a valid pulse signal from the Hall speed sensor for more than 3 continuous seconds, or when the deviation between the detected actual speed and the target commanded speed exceeds the calibrated threshold (typically >500 rpm). This fault forces the A/C system into fail-safe mode and stops compressor operation. Symptoms include a complete lack of cooling, intermittent cooling, or a sharp decrease in cooling performance. The instrument cluster A/C warning lamp may also illuminate. Prolonged operation with this fault can degrade high-voltage system insulation or cause controller overcurrent damage.
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Data confidence: Official This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified technician for diagnosis and repair. Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs yourself.