OBD Guide

C05A0

Brake Pressure Sensor E Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • The ABS/ESP warning light comes on
  • Disabling the ABS/ESC system
  • Loss of information about pressure in the brake system
  • Incorrect operation of the emergency braking system

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Brake pressure sensor fault E
  • Corrosion of contacts in connectors
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the ABS/ESC module

How to Fix

  1. Code diagnostics using an OBD-II scanner
  2. Visual inspection of the wiring harness and contacts in the sensor circuit
  3. Checking the resistance and voltage at the brake pressure sensor
  4. Checking the continuity of the circuit between the sensor and the ABS/ESC module
  5. Replacing the brake pressure sensor if necessary
  6. Cleaning contacts and replacing damaged wiring sections
  7. Resetting the fault code and testing the system

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