OBD Guide

C05CD

Brake Master Cylinder Piston Position Sensor B Circuit Voltage High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of the brake system
  • Brake fault light comes on
  • Loss of braking efficiency

Causes

  • Master Cylinder B Piston Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Malfunction of the brake control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and sensor connections
  2. Measure resistance and voltage at the sensor
  3. Replace sensor if necessary
  4. Check and replace ECU if necessary

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