OBD Guide

C05BD

Brake Booster Motor B Position Sensor Supply Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Increased brake pedal force
  • The brake system fault indicator is on
  • Reduced braking performance
  • Unstable operation of the brake booster

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wires in the sensor circuit
  • Bad contacts in the sensor connectors
  • Brake booster motor position sensor fault B
  • Problems with the brake control unit (ECU)
  • Short circuit in the sensor power supply circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wires and contacts in the sensor circuit
  2. Measure the voltage at the brake booster motor position sensor B
  3. Check sensor resistance to manufacturer specifications
  4. Replace brake booster motor position sensor B if necessary
  5. Check and, if necessary, replace the brake control unit (ECU)

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