OBD Guide

C0646

Brake Pressure Sensor L Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • ABS/ESP indicator is on
  • Reduced braking performance
  • Unstable operation of the ESP system

Causes

  • Brake pressure sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Problems with the ABS/ESP control unit
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Measure resistance and voltage at the sensor
  3. Check connectors and contacts for corrosion
  4. Replace brake pressure sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system

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