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BodyB1504

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Brake pedal angle signal voltage is low

26 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

Safety: This code relates to the braking system. Have braking checked promptly.

1What it means in plain English

The brake pedal angle signal is lower than expected, so brake assistance or the brake-light signal may not work as intended.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty brake pedal position sensor
  2. Damaged wiring or connector
  3. Brake pedal travel or pedal stop problem
  4. Misadjusted brake light switch
  5. Body control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Braking may be affected or the brake lights may not work. Have it checked promptly; if the pedal feels abnormal or the brake lights do not come on, do not drive.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1504No description available Body
Mercedes-BenzB1504No description available Body
BYDB1504RR curtain ABG active circuit SH BrandBody
CheryB1504SK not produced BrandBody
DaewooB1504No description available Body
DaihatsuB1504Steering SW communication interrupted BrandBody
DFFSB1504Brake pedal angle signal voltage is low BrandBody
DFFXB1504RR curtain ABG active circuit SH BrandBody
GeelyB1504RR curtain ABG active circuit SH BrandBody
GMB1504No description available Body
Great WallB1504RR curtain ABG active circuit SH BrandBody
HafeiB1504RR curtain ABG active circuit SH BrandBody
HoldenB1504Sunload Sensor Circuit BrandBody
HyundaiB1504No description available Body
Land RoverB1504No description available Body
MaseratiB1504Left steering wheel control switch circuit open/short to battery BrandBody
MitsubishiB1504RR curtain ABG active circuit SH BrandBody
OpelB1504No description available Body
PeroduaB1504Steering SW communication interrupted BrandBody
PeugeotB1504No description available Body
ProtonB1504RR curtain ABG active circuit SH BrandBody
SaabB1504No description available Body
SprinterB1504No description available Body
SubaruB1504No description available Body
SuzukiB1504Driver Side Sunload Sensor and/or Its Circuit Malfunction BrandBody
ToyotaB1504Brake pedal angle signal voltage is low BrandBody

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1504 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB150400Die Tastengruppe des Multifunktions-Lenkrads links hat Funktionsstörung. BrandBody
SprinterB150400No description available Body
SsangYongB150400Problem at running status of SoC BrandBody
MahindraB150496FR door Hall sensor (If applicable) failure BrandBody

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