C028B

Hand Brake Motor Position Sensor Signal

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

The handbrake fault indicator lights up
The handbrake may not engage or disengage
Loss of effectiveness of the handbrake system

Causes

Handbrake motor position sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Poor contact in connectors
Handbrake motor malfunction

How to Fix

Check the condition of the wiring harness and connectors
Check the resistance of the position sensor
Replace the position sensor if it is faulty
Check the operation of the handbrake motor

Related codes

C028A C028C C0280