PowertrainP05DF

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

13 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

Carbon build-up in the throttle body
Faulty idle air control valve
Faulty vehicle speed sensor
Faulty charging system or weak battery
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 13

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P05DF	Selected Gear. 'Number' 5. - There Is No Engagement Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAE	Powertrain
Daewoo	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAE	Powertrain
EOBD	P05DF	Jarrupoljinanturi 'B' -piiri katkonainen/epävakaa Brand	Powertrain
GM	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAE	Powertrain
Holden	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit Erratic Brand	Powertrain
Isuzu	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAE	Powertrain
Peugeot	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAE	Powertrain
Saab	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAE	Powertrain
Subaru	P05DF	Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAE	Powertrain
Toyota	P05DF	Brake pedal position sensor 'B' circuit intermittent/erratic Brand	Powertrain

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 P05DF and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P05DFFF	Das Bauteil 'B37/1 (Pedalwinkelsensor)' hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain

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