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C0666 — Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor B Circuitopen

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C0666 indicates the ABS/control module has detected an open circuit in the "B" wheel-speed-sensor circuit for the right rear wheel. An open circuit means electrical continuity is broken somewhere between the sensor and the module, so the system cannot read that wheel's speed reliably. The result is usually an illuminated ABS, traction-control, or stability-control warning.

Symptoms

What causes it — most likely first

1. Failed or internally open right rear wheel speed sensor (B)

The sensor coil or internal circuit can open with age, heat, or vibration, producing a circuit-open code even if the wiring looks intact.

2. Open, chafed, or damaged wiring in the right rear sensor B circuit

Rear wheel-speed harnesses flex and run near suspension components, so broken wires or rubbed-through insulation are common sources of an open circuit.

3. Corroded or loose connector at the sensor or harness junction

Water, salt, or vibration can degrade terminals and create high resistance or a complete open across the sensor circuit.

4. Excessive sensor gap or damaged tone ring

A loose sensor, missing mounting hardware, or a cracked tone ring can change air-gap enough to make the module interpret the signal as an open or missing circuit.

5. ABS/control module internal fault

If the sensor, wiring, and connectors all test good, the module's input circuit could be failing, but this is a genuinely uncommon cause for a single-circuit open code.

How it's diagnosed

  1. Visually inspect the right rear wheel speed sensor, connector, and harness for corrosion, chafing, pin damage, or unplugged connectors.
  2. Measure the sensor's resistance and compare it to the vehicle's specification; also check for continuity and shorts in the sensor B wiring back to the ABS module.
  3. Wiggle the harness between the sensor and the module while monitoring the circuit to find an intermittent open.
  4. Inspect the tone ring and sensor mounting gap for damage, looseness, or debris.
  5. Test or substitute a known-good right rear wheel speed sensor if wiring checks are inconclusive.
  6. Consider ABS/control module evaluation only after the sensor, wiring, connectors, and tone ring have been ruled out as the cause.

Code facts & related codes

SystemChassis
StandardizationSAE generic — identical on every make

Frequently asked

Is it safe to drive with C0666 stored?

The vehicle is usually drivable, but ABS, traction control, and/or stability control may be disabled or operate in a limited mode. It should be diagnosed promptly, especially in wet or slippery conditions.

Will I need to replace the ABS computer for C0666?

Usually not. This code most often traces to a failed sensor, damaged wiring, or a corroded connector. Replacing the ABS module should only be considered after sensor and wiring faults are genuinely ruled out.

Can a bad tone ring cause an 'open circuit' code?

It is possible but less likely. A damaged tone ring or incorrect gap more commonly causes erratic or weak signals; an open-circuit code usually points to the sensor or wiring itself.

What does the 'B' in 'Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor B Circuit' mean?

The 'B' designation identifies a specific sensor circuit or a redundant sensor channel used by the manufacturer for that wheel. It is not necessarily a second physical wheel.