OBD Guide

C0277

Brake Pedal Position Sensor

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect ABS operation
  • Disabling ESP
  • Problems with cruise control
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Sensor circuit open
  • Poor contact in the connector
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor
  • Wiring harness fault
  • Problems with the ECU

How to Fix

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

Related codes

Error C0277 by Vehicle Brand