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Diagnostic reference · C0049

C0049

Brake Fluid Level

System
Chassis control (C code)
Lamp
Chassis Warning Light
Category
Chassis

What it means

C0049 means Brake Fluid Level.

Check these first

  • Low brake fluid in the reservoir
  • A failed brake fluid level sensor
  • Open or short in the brake fluid level sensor circuit
  • A corroded connector at the brake fluid reservoir

What to do next

  1. Check the brake fluid level and top off if low
  2. Inspect the reservoir for leaks that dropped the level
  3. Test the brake fluid level sensor circuit for opens and shorts
  4. Watch the brake fluid level switch state in live data
  5. Replace the brake fluid level sensor if it does not change state
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.