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ChassisC0020

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

ABS Pump Motor Control

25 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list

1What it means in plain English

A chassis system has a fault, usually ABS, traction control or stability control, but some makes use this range for airbags, electric power steering or park brakes.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty wheel speed sensor
  2. Damaged sensor ring or wiring
  3. Faulty ABS module
  4. Low brake fluid
  5. Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the code names an airbag or SRS system, the airbag may not deploy in a crash: have it diagnosed promptly. If it names electric power steering, the assist may fail and the steering can become heavy: stop safely if that happens. If it names the brakes or park brake, have it checked before driving when braking feels abnormal. Otherwise ABS and stability control may be disabled: drive carefully, especially in wet conditions, and have it checked soon.

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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0020ABS Pump Motor Control SAEChassis
BAIC MotorC0020ABS Pump Motor Control BrandChassis
BYDC0020ABS Pump Motor Control BrandChassis
CheryC0020Reflux pump fault BrandChassis
DaewooC0020ABS Pump Motor Control BrandChassis
DFFSC0020Pump stuck BrandChassis
DFFXC0020ABS Pump Motor Control BrandChassis
DFXKC0020Return pump fault BrandChassis
EOBDC0020ABS-pumpemotorstyring BrandChassis
GeelyC0020Reflux pump fault BrandChassis
GMC0020ABS Pump Motor Control BrandChassis
Great WallC0020Returnpumpfault BrandChassis
HafeiC0020ABS Pump Motor Control BrandChassis
HoldenC0020Pump Motor Circuit BrandChassis
HondaC0020ABS Pump Motor Control SAEChassis
HyundaiC0020ABS Pump Motor Control SAEChassis
IsuzuC0020ABS Pump Motor Control SAEChassis
Land RoverC0020ABS pump motor control BrandChassis
MaseratiC0020ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Pump Motor Control-Circuit Voltage Below Threshold BrandChassis
OpelC0020ABS Pump Motor Control BrandChassis
PeugeotC0020ABS Pump Motor Control SAEChassis
ProtonC0020ABS Pump Motor Control SAEChassis
SaabC0020ABS Pump Motor Control BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C0020Pump Error BrandChassis
ToyotaC0020Reflux pump fault BrandChassis

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 11

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0020 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC002000OBD relevant DTC in RBS. For detailed information read Fault Memory of RBS BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002001ABS Pump Motor Control (SubFault): Es liegt ein allgemeiner elektrischer Fehler vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002009The hydraulic pump in the ESP/regenerative braking system has a malfunction. Counter byte when corresponding SAE Code is used more than one time BrandChassis
MahindraC002009Return Flow Pump Error BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002013ABS Pump Motor Control (SubFault): Es liegt eine Unterbrechung vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002015The hydraulic pump in the ESP/regenerative braking system has a malfunction. There is a short circuit to positive or an open circuit. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002016The hydraulic pump in the ESP/regenerative braking system has a malfunction. The limit value for electrical voltage has not been attained. BrandChassis
MahindraC002016Return Flow Pump Supply Error BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC00201CABS Pump Motor Control (SubFault): Spannungsversatz Ventil- Motormasse liegt außerhalb des zulässigen Bereiches. BrandChassis
MahindraC00204BHydraulics Overheat BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002096The hydraulic pump in the ESP/regenerative braking system has a malfunction. There is an internal component fault. BrandChassis

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