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DTC C0039-38: Right-Rear Magnetic Encoder Malfunction (Pulse Missing)

Confirmation Procedure Basic Condition:
  • 12 volt battery voltage above 8.5 V

Operating Condition:

  • 1.

    Start the engine.

  • 2.

    Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more for more than 30 seconds.

Execution Regular Diagnosis
Duration About 20 seconds (Depending on vehicle speed)
DTC Type
  • 1 drive cycle
  • ABS indicator on
  • VSA indicator on
  • Brake system indicator on (If multiple wheel failures are detected)
Fail Safe Action
  • Stop ABS function
  • Stop VSA function
  • Stop EBD function (If multiple wheel failures are detected)
  • Stop TCS function
  • Stop engine drag torque control function
  • Stop hill start assist function
  • Stop brake assist function
  • Stop trailer stability assist control function
  • Stop agile handling assist control function
  • Stop CMBS function
  • Stop ACC function
Possible Cause
  • Debris on the right-rear hub bearing unit (magnetic encoder) surface
  • Right-rear hub bearing unit (magnetic encoder) failure
  • VSA modulator-control unit program not the latest
  • VSA modulator-control unit internal failure