C050600

DTC C050600 indicates the IPB (Intelligent Integrated Braking System) detects an electrical circuit fault in the right front wheel speed sensor (WSS) — Atto 8

Braking System

DTC C050600 indicates the IPB (Intelligent Integrated Braking System) detects an electrical circuit fault in the right front wheel speed sensor (WSS).

This is a circuit integrity fault.

The ECU detects sensor signal voltage outside the normal threshold (typically 0.1V-4.9V), a short to power or ground, an open circuit, or signal interference.

The BYD IPB system uses a two-wire Hall effect or magnetoelectric wheel speed sensor.

The ECU continuously monitors the sensor supply current and signal waveform.

If the right front wheel speed signal is lost or distorted, the system disables functions relying on wheel speed data, including ABS, EBD, TCS, ESC, and AEB.

The vehicle retains basic hydraulic braking capability.

This fault illuminates multiple instrument cluster warning lights (ABS/ESC/AEB) and triggers Limp Home mode, which limits power output or disables energy recovery.

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Cases Logged
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Song PLUS DMi Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Wear from Suspension Contact

Mileage 28,000km. ABS warning light came on intermittently when driving on rough roads. VDS read history code C050600. Inspection found the right front wheel speed sensor harness interfering between the steering knuckle and lower control arm bracket. The outer insulation had worn through exposing the shielding, with 3 internal copper wires broken. Repaired the harness by soldering and sealing with waterproof heat-shrink tubing, repositioned the harness clips, and added corrugated tube protection. Fault resolved.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Right front wheel speed sensor short circuit after driving through water

After driving through standing water during heavy rain, the dashboard displayed a brake system fault. Diagnosis revealed active DTC C050600. The right front wheel speed sensor connector measured 0.8 Ω to ground (shorted). Removing the sensor revealed internal water ingress and a burnt-out Hall element. Replaced the sensor, dried the connector and applied dielectric grease. Fault resolved.
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Intermittent fault caused by IPB software false positive

No driveability issues, but DTC C050600 set frequently and returned within 50 km after clearing. Checked wiring harness and sensor — both normal. Sensor signal waveform showed high-frequency noise. Per TSB, this batch of IPB control units with software V1.02 has a sampling circuit filtering algorithm defect. Fix: Updated IPB software to V1.05, performed control unit coding and longitudinal acceleration sensor calibration. Fault has not returned.
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Non-OEM tires causing false wheel speed signal discrepancy detection

Owner fitted a non-OEM-spec tyre to the right front (diameter difference >3%). This caused the right front wheel speed to consistently differ from the other three wheels by more than 5 km/h. The IPB flagged the right front wheel speed sensor signal as implausible and stored DTC C050600. This was not a wiring harness fault, but the fault code definition covers signal plausibility checks. Fix: Replaced the tyre with an OEM-spec unit, performed tyre pressure matching and wheel speed synchronisation learning. System returned to normal.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Right front wheel speed sensor connector pin backed out, poor contact

After accident repairs (right front wing panel), the ABS light stayed on. Inspection found the right front wheel speed sensor connector had been disconnected and reconnected during the crash repair, but the female terminals on the IPB side were not fully inserted and locked. Driving vibrations caused an intermittent open circuit, with resistance fluctuating between 0.3–50Ω. Repair: Used a dedicated pin removal tool to resecure the terminals, ensuring the locking tabs engaged properly. Measured continuity resistance below 0.5Ω. Fault cleared.
Data confidence: Community This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified technician for diagnosis and repair. Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs yourself.