Chevrolet C12BC: Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Short to Ground or Open
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Chevrolet C12BC: Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Short to Ground or Open
OVERVIEWWhat Does The Chevrolet C12BC Code Mean?
This code indicates that the boost pressure sensor is either open or shorted to ground.
What Are The Potential Causes Of The Chevrolet C12BC Code?
Below are some potential causes of this DTC:
- Internal sensor failure is detected.
- A short to battery is detected on the sensor signal circuit.
- A short to ground or open is detected signal circuit.
- The boost pressure being commanded is not being achieved.
- Signal is erratic and changes faster than physically allowed.
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Reference Sources
Chevrolet Volt Hybrid DTC – OBDG01 HYBRID Diagnostics Document, page 564.