OBD Guide

B1484

Brake Pedal Input Open Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Disabling cruise control
  • Brake lights don't work
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Gear shifting problems (for automatic transmissions)

Causes

  • Broken wires in the harness
  • Oxidation of sensor contacts
  • Malfunction of the brake pedal position sensor
  • Damage to connectors
  • Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Clean sensor contacts and connectors
  3. Check sensor resistance
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the system after repair

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