OBD Guide

C05BA

Brake Booster Motor A Position Sensor Supply Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Brake warning light comes on
  • Reduced braking performance
  • Brake pedal hardness
  • Malfunction of brake assistance systems (if equipped)

Causes

  • Brake booster position sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Malfunction of the brake system control module
  • Sensor power problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the voltage in the sensor power circuit
  2. Inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage.
  3. Check the resistance of the position sensor
  4. Scan the system for other errors
  5. If necessary, replace the sensor or wiring harness
  6. Reset the error and check for reappearance

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