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Fault Code Reference

SPN 1001 FMI 0ABS/BrakesHigh

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

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Overview

Fault Code

SPN 1001 / FMI 0

Category

ABS/Brakes

Severity

High

Regen Inhibit

No

Inducement Risk

No

Component Location: Right front wheel speed sensor is mounted at the right front wheel hub assembly near the brake rotor or axle.

Common Symptoms

  • ABS warning lamp illuminated on dash
  • ABS system disabled or inactive
  • Traction control system inactive
  • Stability control warning light on

Root Causes

  • Damaged or contaminated wheel speed sensor Broken or corroded wiring harness to sensor Foreign debris buildup on sensor tone ring Sensor air gap out of specification Water intrusion in connector

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System Interactions

SPN 1001 FMI 0 interacts with the following systems and may trigger cascading faults if not resolved promptly.

Common Diagnostic Mistakes

Replacing the sensor without verifying wiring continuity and supply voltage first.

Clearing codes without identifying and resolving the root cause — the fault will return.

Ignoring related active faults — cascading faults often share a root cause.

Skipping the connector inspection — corrosion and damaged pins are a leading cause of sensor faults.

Condemning the ECM before exhausting all wiring and component tests.

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