C1424
Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor Output Malfunction
Severity
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Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$44–167 (est.)
Symptoms
- The ABS, ESP or Brake light on the panel lights up
- Disabling the stabilization system (ESP)
- Hard or unstable brake pedal
- Incorrect operation of ABS during emergency braking
- Storing a fault code in the ECU memory
Causes
- Malfunction or failure of the master cylinder pressure sensor
- Open or short circuit in the sensor power supply circuit
- Air or moisture getting into the brake line
- ABS/ESP unit malfunction
- Brake fluid leak in the sensor area
How to Fix
- Connect a diagnostic scanner and read all ABS/ESP fault codes
- Check the supply voltage and integrity of the pressure sensor wiring
- Inspect the brake master cylinder for brake fluid leaks.
- Replace the pressure sensor if it is confirmed to be faulty
- Bleed the brake system to remove air
- Reset codes and test drive to check functionality