OBD Guide

C0022

Brake Booster Solenoid

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hard brake pedal
  • Increased brake pedal travel
  • The brake system fault light comes on
  • Reduced braking performance

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Brake booster solenoid malfunction
  • Problems with the control unit
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of the brake booster solenoid
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check voltage at solenoid connector
  4. Replace solenoid if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

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