OBD Guide

P25C8

Brake Booster Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable operation of the brake booster
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Increased brake pedal travel
  • Reduced braking performance

Causes

  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Brake booster temperature sensor malfunction
  • Short circuit or open circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Clean and check the contacts in the connector
  3. Test the sensor with a multimeter
  4. Replace the brake booster temperature sensor if necessary
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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