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P05DE

Brake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit High

Generic OBD-II

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Faulty brake pedal position sensor
  2. Loose or damaged wiring in the brake pedal position sensor circuit
  3. Faulty brake light switch

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Brake pedal may become hard or stiff
  2. Difficulty in accelerating or maintaining speed
  3. The brake lights may be constantly illuminated
  4. Loss of power during braking
  5. Inconsistent or delayed response from the braking system

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