OBD Guide

C0643

Brake Pressure Sensor K Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$89–222 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The ABS/ESP lamp on the dashboard is on
  • Deterioration in braking performance
  • Disabling the ESP system
  • Incorrect operation of the ABS system

Causes

  • Broken wiring harness to pressure sensor
  • Short circuit to ground in the sensor circuit
  • Malfunction of the pressure sensor itself
  • Problems with sensor connectors
  • Malfunction of the brake control module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and pressure sensor connectors
  2. Measure resistance and voltage at the sensor
  3. Check sensor circuit for short circuit
  4. Replace faulty brake pressure sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the ABS/ESP system after repair

Related codes

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