OBD Guide

C0138

Base Brake System Pressure Circuit/Sensor Low

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

Symptoms

  • The brake system fault indicator is on
  • Deterioration of ABS and ESP performance
  • Unusual behavior of the brake pedal

Causes

  • Brake pressure sensor malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Sensor connection problems
  • Brake ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the connection of the pressure sensor and the condition of the connector
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  3. Check resistance and voltage at pressure sensor
  4. If necessary, replace the pressure sensor
  5. Check the operation of the brake system after repair

Related codes

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