C004E
Brake System Pressure Control Valve Actuator Stuck
What it means
C004E means Brake System Pressure Control Valve Actuator Stuck.
Where it lives
For C004E, start at the actuator the description names.
Check these first
- Carbon or debris restricting the pressure control valve actuator
- A failed actuator motor or solenoid
- Mechanical binding in the actuator linkage
- A broken or weak actuator return spring
- An actuator that is not receiving the correct command signal
What to do next
- Inspect the pressure control valve actuator for binding
- Check the actuator linkage and return spring
- Clean carbon or debris from the actuator
- Test the actuator command signal with a scan tool
- Replace the actuator assembly if it stays stuck
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.