OBD Guide

C0543

Brake Pressure Sensor B Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • The brake system fault indicator is on
  • Reduced ABS/ESP performance
  • Unstable behavior of the emergency braking assistance system

Causes

  • Brake pressure sensor fault (circuit B)
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Corroded contacts or poor connection
  • ABS/ESP control module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connections
  2. Measure the resistance and voltage at the pressure sensor
  3. Check the sensor readings using a diagnostic scanner
  4. If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the wiring harness

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