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ChassisC05C3

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake booster motor 'A' supply circuit

5 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 5

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC05C3Exhaust Gases Treatment System. Engine Cold Start. Temperature Before The Catalytic Converter. Too Low BrandChassis
EOBDC05C3Bromsservomotor 'A' matningskrets BrandChassis
Land RoverC05C3Brake Booster Motor 'A' Supply Circuit BrandChassis
SubaruC05C3No description available Chassis
ToyotaC05C3Brake booster motor 'A' supply circuit 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.

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