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ChassisC0589

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake booster motor 'A' position sensor circuit high

11 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

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

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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0589No description available Chassis
DaewooC0589No description available Chassis
EOBDC0589Bromsboostermotor 'A' positionssensorkrets hög BrandChassis
GMC0589Left rear actuator circuit open BrandChassis
HoldenC0589No description available Chassis
Land RoverC0589Brake Booster Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit High - Signal Amplitude > Maximum BrandChassis
OpelC0589Left rear actuator circuit open BrandChassis
PeugeotC0589No description available Chassis
SaabC0589Left Rear Actuator Circuit Open BrandChassis
SubaruC0589No description available Chassis
ToyotaC0589Brake booster motor 'A' position sensor circuit high 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0589 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC058937Brake Booster Motor A Position Sensor Circuit High. The signal frequency is too high. BrandChassis

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