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ChassisC0594

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake booster motor 'A' performance

12 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0594D - Injector High Circuit Cylinder4 BrandChassis
DaewooC0594No description available Chassis
EOBDC0594Performa motor booster rem 'A' BrandChassis
GMC0594Right rear actuator circuit open BrandChassis
HoldenC0594No description available Chassis
Land RoverC0594Brake Booster Motor 'A' Performance BrandChassis
OpelC0594Right rear actuator circuit open BrandChassis
PeugeotC0594No description available Chassis
SaabC0594Right Rear Actuator Circuit Open BrandChassis
SubaruC0594No description available Chassis
SuzukiC0594No description available Chassis
ToyotaC0594Brake booster motor 'A' 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 C0594 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC059400Electric motor A at the brake booster has a malfunction. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC059401Electric motor A at the brake booster has a malfunction. There is a general electrical fault. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC059409Electric motor A at the brake booster has a malfunction. There is a component fault. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC05942DElectric motor A at the brake booster has a malfunction. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC05944BElectric motor A at the brake booster has a malfunction. There is a fault due to overtemperature. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC059456Electric motor A at the brake booster has a malfunction. An incorrect or incompatible configuration was detected. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC059491Brake Booster Motor A Performance. The parameter is outside the permissible range. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC059496Electric motor A at the brake booster has a malfunction. There is an internal component fault. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC059498Electric motor A at the brake booster has a malfunction. The component or the system has overtemperature. BrandChassis

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