C050E00

DTC C050E00 indicates the IPB (Intelligent Integrated Braking System) or ABS module detects an abnormal short circuit to vehicle ground (GND) in the left rear wheel speed sensor (WSS) power supply circuit (typically the 12V supply line) — Qin Plus

Braking System

DTC C050E00 indicates the IPB (Intelligent Integrated Braking System) or ABS module detects an abnormal short circuit to vehicle ground (GND) in the left rear wheel speed sensor (WSS) power supply circuit (typically the 12V supply line).

This supply circuit provides the operating voltage for the Hall-effect or magnetic wheel speed sensor.

When a short to ground occurs, the power driver circuit inside the ABS module detects overcurrent or a voltage drop to nearly 0V, triggering the protection mechanism and storing the fault code.

This fault causes a missing or abnormal left rear wheel speed signal, forcing active safety functions such as ABS, ESC, TCS, and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) into fail-safe mode (conventional braking).

The instrument cluster illuminates multiple warning lamps, including ABS, ESC, and EBD.

This severely compromises driving safety and creates a risk of wheel lock-up, especially on slippery roads or during emergency braking.

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Cases Logged
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Seal 6 DM-i left rear wheel speed sensor harness chafed and shorted to ground

While driving, the ABS and ESC warning lights suddenly lit up on the dash with a 'check brake system' alert. The scan tool pulled DTC C050E00 (left rear wheel speed sensor signal circuit short to ground). Inspection found the left rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness retaining clip had come loose where it passes through the body rail, allowing the harness to chafe against the rear suspension lower control arm. Prolonged friction damaged the insulation, exposing the copper core and shorting it to the metal bracket. Repair: Cut out the damaged section and soldered in a repair wire. Rerouted the harness and protected it with corrugated tubing and waterproof tape. Repositioned the retaining clip to prevent interference with moving parts. Replaced the wheel speed sensor, cleared the fault codes and road tested. Wheel speed signal returned to normal.
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Song PLUS DM-i sensor connector corroded and shorted after water ingress

After driving through flood water, the dashboard displayed a brake system fault and the ABS failed. Scanned DTCs C050E00 and C050C00 (wiring harness fault). Removed the left rear wheel speed sensor connector (located behind the left rear wheel arch liner) and found substantial muddy water deposits inside. Electrolytic corrosion between the power pin (normally red wire) and ground pin (black wire) had created green copper oxide, shorting the pins. Repair: Thoroughly cleaned the connector pins with electrical contact cleaner and sandpaper, replaced the waterproof seal, and applied silicone sealant at the connector mating surface to improve waterproofing. Measured sensor supply voltage at 12V (normal). Cleared the fault codes—fault resolved. Inspect the seals on other chassis wiring harness connectors.
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Internal short circuit in wheel speed sensor body caused intermittent fault

Cold starts are normal, but the ABS light comes on after roughly 10 minutes of driving. Shutting off and restarting the engine clears the fault, but it returns. Scanner shows DTC C050E00. Freeze frame data indicates the left rear wheel speed was 0 km/h when the fault triggered, while the other wheels read normally. Static resistance tests on the sensor were normal, but hot-state testing (using a heat gun to simulate operating temperature) showed a sharp resistance drop between power and ground. Diagnosis: thermal fatigue failure of the internal coil insulation. Repair: Replace the left rear wheel speed sensor (use the correct type—variable reluctance or Hall effect; Song PLUS DM-i usually has two-wire Hall or variable reluctance sensors). Adjust the sensor-to-tone ring gap to 0.3–1.2 mm during installation and apply grease to prevent seizing.
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Internal drive circuit fault in IPB integrated brake module

Repair case reference: After confirming the left rear wheel speed sensor, wiring harness, and connectors were normal, measured a continuous short to ground (resistance <1Ω) between the IPB (Integrated Power Brake) module’s left rear wheel speed sensor power supply terminal (typically marked RR+ or Vbat_RL) and ground. The short persisted at the module terminal even with the harness disconnected. Diagnosed as internal power management chip (LDO or MOSFET) breakdown in the IPB module. Fix: Replace the entire integrated brake unit (IPB is a complete assembly; part number varies by model—for example, the Song PLUS DM-i requires the IPB assembly). Post-replacement, perform IPB coding and configuration, longitudinal acceleration sensor calibration, brake line bleeding, and ESC function testing using a diagnostic tool. Fault resolved.
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.