C0046
Brake Pressure Sensor A/B
What it means
C0046 means Brake Pressure Sensor A/B.
Where it lives
For C0046, start at the sensor the description names.
Check these first
- A failed brake pressure sensor or a mismatch between sensors A and B
- An open or short in the brake pressure sensor wiring
- Corrosion at the brake pressure sensor connectors
- Low or contaminated brake fluid
- A fault in the ABS or stability control module
What to do next
- Inspect both brake pressure sensor connectors for corrosion
- Compare sensor A and sensor B signals with a scan tool
- Check brake fluid level and condition
- Replace the faulty brake pressure sensor if the signals disagree
- Test the ABS module if both sensors read correct but the code stays
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.