OBD Guide

C058B

Brake Booster Motor B Position Sensor Circuit/Open

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

Symptoms

  • Hard brake pedal
  • Reduced braking performance
  • The brake system fault light comes on
  • Unusual noises from the brake booster

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Amplifier motor position sensor malfunction
  • Damage to contacts or connectors
  • Internal fault in brake booster motor

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and contacts
  2. Test the position sensor with a multimeter
  3. Replace the sensor if a fault is detected
  4. Check the operation of the brake booster motor
  5. Reset the error and check the system after repair

Related codes

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