OBD Guide

C004B

Brake Fluid Level Sensor/Switch Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Low brake fluid indicator light is on
  • False warnings on the dashboard
  • Malfunction of the ABS or ESP system (in some cases)

Causes

  • Broken or damaged sensor wires
  • Malfunction of the brake fluid level sensor
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Low brake fluid level

How to Fix

  1. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir
  2. Inspect the sensor wires and connectors for damage
  3. Test the sensor with a multimeter
  4. Replace the sensor or repair damaged wires
  5. Reset the error with an OBD-II scanner

Related codes

Error C004B by Vehicle Brand