OBD Guide

C057B

Brake Booster Temperature Sensor B Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The brake system warning light is on
  • Reduced braking performance
  • Activating the emergency brake system
  • Disabling Brake Assist Features

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor wiring harness
  • Malfunction of the temperature sensor itself
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Contact corrosion
  • Malfunction of the brake system control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the voltage and resistance in the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the arrness for damage
  3. Check contacts in connectors
  4. If necessary, replace the temperature sensor
  5. Flash or replace the control unit (in rare cases)

Related codes

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