OBD Guide

C0579

Brake Booster Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

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

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Brake booster temperature sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the brake ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  2. Measure the resistance of the temperature sensor
  3. Check the voltage in the sensor circuit
  4. Replace temperature sensor if necessary
  5. Update ECU firmware (if required)

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