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C0669 — Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor B Circuit High

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C0669 indicates the ABS/ESC module has detected an abnormally high voltage, open circuit, or high resistance in the right rear wheel speed sensor "B" circuit. The module therefore cannot trust the wheel speed signal, which can disable ABS, traction control, and stability control. The problem is most often in the sensor, its wiring, or the connector rather than the control module itself.

Symptoms

What causes it — most likely first

1. Faulty right rear wheel speed sensor

An internal open, short, or high-resistance failure inside the sensor can raise circuit voltage and prevent a clean speed signal. This is the single most common cause for this code.

2. Wiring or connector fault in the sensor circuit

Chafing, pinching, corrosion, or a poor pin connection can create a short to voltage, an open, or excessive resistance in the harness between the sensor and the ABS/ESC module.

3. Damaged, dirty, or improperly installed tone ring

A cracked, chipped, or contaminated reluctor ring, or an incorrect air gap, can produce a weak or erratic signal that the module interprets as a circuit fault.

4. Connector terminal pushback or pin fit issue

Loose, spread, or pushed-back terminals at the sensor or module connector can intermittently raise circuit resistance and set a high-circuit code.

5. ABS/ESC control module internal fault

A rare internal failure of the ABS/ESC module can misread a normal sensor signal as high voltage; this should only be considered after the sensor, wiring, and connectors have been ruled out.

How it's diagnosed

  1. Inspect the right rear wheel speed sensor, harness, and connector for visible damage, corrosion, fluid intrusion, or pushed pins; check the sensor mounting and air gap.
  2. Measure sensor resistance and compare it to the left rear sensor and manufacturer specifications; replace the sensor if it is out of range or open.
  3. Test the sensor circuit with the key on and during a wiggle test for shorts to voltage, opens, high resistance, and poor grounds from the sensor to the ABS/ESC module.
  4. Use a scope or scan tool live data to compare the right rear speed signal waveform and output to the opposite side while slowly rotating the wheel.
  5. If all sensor and wiring tests are normal and the fault persists, follow the service procedure to evaluate the ABS/ESC module before condemning it.

Code facts & related codes

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StandardizationSAE generic — identical on every make

Frequently asked

Is it safe to drive with C0669?

The vehicle usually remains drivable, but ABS, traction control, and stability control may be disabled or behave abnormally. It should be diagnosed and repaired as soon as practical.

Do I need to replace the PCM or ABS module for C0669?

Usually no. This code is most often caused by a wheel speed sensor, wiring, or connector problem. Replacing the ABS/ESC control module is rarely the correct fix and should only be done after thorough electrical testing rules out everything else.

What does "Sensor B" mean on the right rear wheel?

The "B" designation typically refers to a specific circuit, signal path, or a secondary sensor on that corner. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer, so consult the service information for your vehicle.

Why is the code described as "Circuit High"?

"Circuit High" means the voltage or resistance in the sensor circuit is above the expected range. This commonly results from an open wire, high-resistance connection, or an internal sensor fault rather than a true over-voltage condition.