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ChassisC0021

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake Booster Performance

23 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · 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

Safety: This code relates to the braking system or brake assist. Braking may be affected.

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?

Serious · drive with care

Have it checked immediately: brakes or brake assistance may be affected. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft or hard, the car pulls when braking, or the brake warning light is on.

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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0021Battery Charger. Engagement Status. Sensor A. Too High Temperature BrandChassis
BAIC MotorC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
BMWC0021brake booster, plausibility BrandChassis
BYDC0021Brake Booster Performance SAEChassis
CheryC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
DaewooC0021See Service Manual DTC BrandChassis
DFFSC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
DFFXC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
DFXKC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
EOBDC0021Bromsservoprestanda BrandChassis
GeelyC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
GMC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
Great WallC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
HafeiC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
HoldenC0021Brake Booster Performance SAEChassis
HyundaiC0021Brake Booster Performance SAEChassis
Land RoverC0021Brake booster performance BrandChassis
OpelC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
PeugeotC0021Brake Booster Performance SAEChassis
SaabC0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C0021Brake Booster Performance BrandChassis
SubaruC0021FR Sensor Power Supply Failure BrandChassis
ToyotaC0021Brake booster performance 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 9

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0021 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC002100OBD relevant DTC in RBS. For detailed information read Fault Memory of RBS BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002116The brake booster has a malfunction. The limit value for electrical voltage has not been attained. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002146The brake booster has a malfunction. There is an error in the calibration or parameterization memory. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002148The brake booster has a malfunction. There is an error in the control memory. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002155The brake booster has a malfunction. The component is not configured. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC002174The brake booster has a malfunction. The actuator slips. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC0021FAThe brake booster has a malfunction. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC0021FBThe brake booster has a malfunction. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC0021FCThe brake booster has a malfunction. BrandChassis

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