OBD Guide

C05B3

Brake Booster Temperature Sensor C Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Hard brake pedal
  • Increased braking distance
  • The brake system fault indicator lights up
  • Activating emergency brake mode

Causes

  • Brake booster temperature sensor malfunction
  • Broken or damaged wiring harness
  • Short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Problems with contacts or connectors
  • Brake booster malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and contacts
  2. Check the resistance of the brake booster temperature sensor (circuit C)
  3. Inspect connectors for corrosion or damage
  4. If necessary, replace the temperature sensor
  5. Check the operation of the brake booster
  6. Reset the error and check if it returns

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