Code
C0570
Generic
C — Chassis
Brake Booster Travel Sensor Circuit High
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Causes
- Open or shorted wiring (short to battery/ignition voltage) on the booster travel sensor circuit
- Corroded/damaged connector pins at the sensor or control module
- Faulty brake booster travel/position sensor (potentiometer or Hall-effect)
- Poor or missing ground or reference voltage to the sensor
- Faulty ABS/BRK control module or input circuit
- Mechanical damage to the booster sensor or extreme sensor travel beyond range
Symptoms
- ABS or brake-related warning lamp illuminated (ABS, BRAKE, or traction control lamp)
- Possible reduced ABS or brake assist functionality depending on vehicle
- Brake feel may be unusual if booster or travel sensor is mechanically affected
- Faults stored intermittently if wiring is intermittent
What to check
- Read freeze frame and freeze data with a scan tool and note conditions when DTC set
- Inspect sensor connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, pin push-out, or water intrusion
- Visually inspect harness routing for chafing, pinched wires, or proximity to hot/exposed metal
- Clear code and perform drive/actuation to reproduce while monitoring live data from the travel sensor
- Check module connector pins for corrosion or bent pins at ABS/BRK control unit
Signal parameters
- Typical potentiometer-type sensor: ~0.5–4.5 V across travel (0 V or 4.5 V = high/out-of-range)
- Hall-effect sensors may output a 0–5 V (or 0.5–4.5 V) analog level or a PWM/frequency signal—refer to vehicle-specific values
- Expected resistance (potentiometer) will vary by design; compare to factory spec (often a few hundred ohms to several kilohms)
- OL or > specified voltage on the signal line indicates short to battery or internal sensor failure
Diagnostic algorithm
- Obtain and record freeze frame data and clear the DTC. Attempt to re-create the fault while monitoring live sensor data.
- Visually inspect the brake booster sensor connector and wiring harness for damage, corrosion, disconnected connectors, or fluid contamination.
- Backprobe the sensor signal, reference (Vref), and ground with the ignition ON and compare to expected values: Vref (usually 5 V) present, ground continuity good, and signal within expected range (~0.5–4.5 V).
- If signal reads very high (near battery voltage) check for a short to B+ on the signal wire — disconnect the sensor connector and measure the signal pin at the harness. If harness still reads high with sensor disconnected, suspect wiring short to B+ or module pull-up.
- If signal disappears or is within range when sensor is disconnected, inspect the sensor for internal short to B+ and replace sensor if confirmed faulty.
- Perform wiggle test on wiring from sensor to control module while monitoring live data to find intermittent opens/shorts.
Likely causes
- Short to battery/ignition voltage on the sensor signal wire
- Faulty/contaminated sensor connector or pin corrosion
- Failed brake booster travel sensor element (internal short or open)
- Intermittent wiring break or damaged insulation
Fault status
Status
Brake Booster Travel Sensor Circuit High — sensor signal above expected range (possible short to battery, sensor fault or wiring/connector issue).
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-1.5 hours
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