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C0024 — Brake Pedal Feedback Pressure Solenoid Circuit

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C0024

Generic C — Chassis

Brake Pedal Feedback Pressure Solenoid Circuit

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Causes

  • Open or shorted wiring in the solenoid control circuit
  • Poor or corroded connector or pin at the solenoid or module
  • Failed pressure feedback solenoid (coil or internal electronics)
  • Blown fuse or failed relay feeding the solenoid
  • Faulty ABS/Brake Control Module driver output
  • Water ingress or contamination at connector or solenoid

Symptoms

  • ABS, BRAKE or traction control warning lamp illuminated
  • Abnormal or inconsistent brake pedal feel (hard, soft, or pulsating)
  • Loss of brake assist features or degraded braking response
  • Vehicle may enter limp/limited braking mode
  • Diagnostic trouble code stored and possibly other related codes
  • Intermittent or permanent loss of feedback while braking

What to check

  • Read and record freeze-frame and related codes with scan tool; note live data and PID for solenoid duty/command
  • Visual inspection: check connectors, pins, wiring harness for damage, corrosion, water intrusion
  • Verify fuses and relays feeding the solenoid and control module
  • Backprobe the solenoid connector to measure supply voltage and control signal while commanding the solenoid with a scan tool
  • Measure solenoid coil resistance with ohmmeter (with connector disconnected)
  • Check ground continuity from solenoid ground to chassis and module ground

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage (key ON): ~11–14 V (vehicle battery voltage range)
  • Control signal: typically PWM duty 0–100% when commanded; present on control pin when module activates solenoid
  • PWM frequency (typical range): ~20–500 Hz (manufacturer-specific)
  • Coil resistance (typical): commonly ~1–40 ohms — check vehicle-specific spec
  • No continuity (open) or very low resistance to ground (short) indicates internal solenoid or wiring fault

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Connect a scan tool, read C0024 and any related codes; note freeze-frame/live data and attempt to command the solenoid while observing PIDs.
  2. Perform a thorough visual inspection of the solenoid, connector, and harness for corrosion, damage, or water ingress.
  3. Verify power and ground: with connector disconnected, measure battery voltage at the power feed pin and continuity to ground on the ground pin.
  4. Measure coil resistance at the solenoid connector (power off). Compare to the vehicle specification. An open or shorted reading indicates a failed solenoid.
  5. Backprobe the control lead and command the solenoid via scan tool while observing voltage/waveform with a digital multimeter or scope to confirm PWM presence and duty change.
  6. If command signal is present and correct but solenoid doesn't respond or coil resistance is out of spec, replace the solenoid assembly and retest.
  7. If no control signal from module, inspect harness between module and solenoid for opens/shorts. Repair wiring as required and retest.
  8. If wiring and solenoid are good but no proper module output, suspect module driver fault or software issue; verify module power/ground and communications. Replace or reprogram module per manufacturer procedures if confirmed.
  9. Clear codes and perform road/functional test to ensure code does not return and pedal feedback is restored.

Likely causes

  • Damaged harness or broken wire between module and solenoid
  • Corroded/loose connector at solenoid
  • Solenoid coil resistance out of specification (internal open/short)
  • Fuse or power feed to solenoid circuit is open
  • Module driver transistor failed and not switching the solenoid
  • Control signal (PWM) missing or frozen due to module software/communication fault

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Brake Pedal Feedback Pressure Solenoid circuit fault detected — open/short/poor connection or module driver error. Inspect wiring, connectors, power/ground and solenoid.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours

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