OBD Guide

C0549

Vacuum Sensor A Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of the brake system
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced braking performance

Causes

  • Broken wires in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Vacuum sensor A fault
  • Wiring Harness Problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wires in the sensor circuit
  2. Clean the contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Check the functionality of the vacuum sensor A
  4. Replace sensor if necessary

Related codes

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