OBD Guide

C029C

Brake Control Brake Pedal Position Sensor

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of ABS or ESP
  • Disabling cruise control
  • Brake warning light comes on
  • Problems with the start-stop system

Causes

  • Malfunction of the brake pedal position sensor
  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the sensor and its fastening
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and contacts
  3. Scan the control unit for other errors
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Test the operation of the system after repair

Related codes

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