OBD Guide

C05B9

Brake Booster Motor A Position Sensor Supply Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Increased brake pedal force
  • The brake system fault indicator lights up
  • Reduced braking performance

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor wiring harness
  • Brake booster motor position sensor malfunction
  • Problems with power or grounding of the circuit
  • Malfunction of the brake control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the wiring harness for damage or corrosion.
  2. Measure the voltage in the sensor power circuit
  3. Check the resistance of the position sensor
  4. If necessary, replace the sensor or wiring harness
  5. Check and, if necessary, replace the brake system control unit

Related codes

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