OBD Guide

C0566

Brake Booster Solenoid Circuit/Open

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

Symptoms

  • Stiff brake pedal
  • Increased braking force
  • Brake system fault light comes on

Causes

  • Brake booster solenoid circuit open
  • Solenoid malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the brake system control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the solenoid
  2. Check solenoid resistance
  3. Replace solenoid if necessary
  4. Check the operation of the brake system control unit

Related codes

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