OBD Guide

C05B5

Brake Booster Temperature Sensor C Circuit/Open

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
  • Unusual behavior of the brake pedal

Causes

  • Brake booster temperature sensor circuit open
  • Temperature sensor malfunction
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Short circuit in wiring harness
  • Problems with the 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. Clean connector contacts from corrosion
  6. Reset the error and check if it returns

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