OBD Guide

C05CE

Brake Master Cylinder Piston Position Sensor B Circuit Voltage Low

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

Symptoms

  • The brake system fault indicator is on
  • Reduced braking performance
  • Incorrect operation of ABS or ESP

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Piston position sensor malfunction
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Brake ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check wiring harness for damage
  2. Check sensor and ECU connectors
  3. Check sensor resistance and voltage
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the computer

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