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Diagnostic reference · C0587

C0587

Brake Booster Motor A Position Sensor Circuit/Open

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

What it means

C0587 means Brake Booster Motor A Position Sensor Circuit/Open.

Where it lives

For C0587, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of C0587 reports the sensor as open.

Check these first

  • An open in the brake booster motor A position sensor circuit
  • A failed brake booster motor A position sensor
  • A poor electrical connection at the position sensor connector
  • A failed brake system control module

What to do next

  1. Read the brake booster motor A position on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the position sensor connector and wiring
  3. Test the position sensor circuit for an open
  4. Compare the position reading against a known value
  5. Replace the brake booster motor A position sensor if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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