Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Component Inspection
- IG "OFF"
- IG "ON"
- After connecting GDS, check DTC on the GDS.
- Using GDS, Erase the DTCs.
- Check if the pressure sensor's service data shows '0 bar' on the GDS while not pressing the brake pedal.
- Check if the pressure sensor's service data rises on the scantool while pressing the brake pedal.
- Is the pressure sensor's data unusually shown?
YES
Substitute with a known-good HECU and check for proper operation.
If problem is corrected, replace HECU and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
In a case of replacing HECU, operate each sensor's calibration by scantool, including the steering angle sensor's calibration.
NO
This fault is intermittently caused by the sensor.
Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.