OBD Guide

C05BF

Brake Booster Motor B Position Sensor Supply Circuit Range/Performance

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 is on
  • Uneven operation of the brake booster
  • Reduced braking performance

Causes

  • Brake booster motor position sensor fault B
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Contact corrosion
  • Low voltage in the on-board network
  • Malfunction of the brake system control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the voltage in the on-board network
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the contacts in the sensor and control unit connectors
  4. Test brake booster motor position sensor B
  5. If necessary, replace the sensor or wiring harness
  6. Check and, if necessary, replace the brake system control unit

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