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PowertrainP057D

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Brake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High

17 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to the braking system. Have braking checked promptly.

1What it means in plain English

This range covers vehicle speed, idle and oil-pressure control, charging-system voltage, and brake-switch circuits.

2Common causes

  1. Carbon build-up in the throttle body
  2. Faulty idle air control valve
  3. Faulty vehicle speed sensor
  4. Faulty charging system or weak battery
  5. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The braking system may be affected. Have it checked promptly; if the pedal feels abnormal, the car pulls when braking, or a brake warning light is on, stop safely.

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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
DaewooP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
DFXKP057DBrake position sensor voltage high BrandPowertrain
EOBDP057DJarrupoljinanturi 'A' -piiri, korkea BrandPowertrain
GMP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
HoldenP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor 'A' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
OpelP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
ProtonP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
SaabP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
SubaruP057DBrake Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP057DBrake pedal position sensor 'A' circuit high BrandPowertrain

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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P057D and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP057D00Travel sensor A for the brake pedal has a short circuit to positive. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP057DFFDas Bauteil 'B37/1 (Pedalwinkelsensor)' hat einen elektrischen Fehler. BrandPowertrain

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