OBD-II code · Chassis

C05C2 Brake Booster Motor A Over Temperature

Brake booster motor A exceeded its safe operating temperature. Boost control tracks commanded vs. actual manifold pressure; persistent deviation means wastegate, vanes, hose or actuator are not delivering the requested pressure.

Is it safe to drive with C05C2?

The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.

Common causes

  • Most likelyThermal overload from extended braking

Symptoms

  • ABS warning light on
  • ESC/stability control deactivated
  • Possible reduced brake assist
  • Speedometer may behave erratically

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
1–5 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
After the fix
A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
Parts involved
Brake Booster Motor A

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.