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Toyota Camry ABS & Tracking lights on Dash stay on - how would you fix it?

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  1. don2222

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    Hello
    2009 hybrid Toyota Camry with CVT transmission with ABS - Anti-lock Brake system.
    Dumping the code shows C0215
    Rear Speed Sensor (LH Circuit)
    Just a sealed plastic magnetic sensor with 2 pin connectors the stick out the back of the wheel.
    They do not go bad often but the connectors can oxidize and the sensor being magnetic can attract the metal dust from brake wear. The inner part of the bearing can rust especially in older cars. All these wearing parts can cause erratic readings which can cause the speedometer and ABS system.
    Also, the fact that just removing and even inserting the new plastic sensor can brake the plastic and the magnet, plus the part of the wiring harness that is exposed in the wheel well to the harsh elements can go bad.
    So in this case the wheel bearing with installed sensor and wire harness that connects inside the car under the rear seat was replaced.
    Still not too easy because to do this, the wheel must be removed, the brake calipers must be removed and the metal plate that hides the sensor. Then the wheel bearing can be removed and replaced. Of course after all this the CEL check engine light is off for good!
    I asked Google the average price a
    Qualified Auto Mechanic would charge?
    Replacing the rear driver's side wheel bearing, speed sensor, and wire harness on a 2009 Camry Hybrid costs between $650 up to $1,150 on average.
    How would you fix it?
    Pic 01 - Dash lights
    Pic 02 - Type of code
    Pic 03 - Code
    Pic 04 - Speed sensor wire harness
    Pic 05 - Rear wheel bearing & speed sensor
    Pic 06 - Rear wheel driver’s side speed sensor neck sticks out the back where the wire harness connector plugs in.
    Pic 07 - Rear wheel driver’s side speed sensor front ring
     

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  2. Jeffrey Svoboda

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    Do you know what just the sensor looks like?
     
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    Yes I just posted it and it sells for less than $20.00. Good question - Why?
     
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    I see that now. Kinda cool the sensor and tone wheel both are replaceable as a unit.

    Your 4th picture, the one with the new wiring harness. On the box in the background, sensor depicted on the right, I've had luck breaking those off flush and then drilling the plastic/little bits of metal outta the wheel bearing housing.
     
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    Good work. :)
     
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