OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P05E0 Brake Pedal Position Sensor A and B Correlation
Brake-by-wire and electronic brake systems use two redundant pedal position sensors. Their readings disagree by more than the diagnostic tolerance - one or both has drifted, or wiring picks up noise on one channel.
Is it safe to drive with P05E0?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOne sensor has drifted out of tolerance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.4–1.4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Brake Pedal Position Sensor A, Brake Pedal Position Sensor B
Related codes
- P05DDBrake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Low
- P05DEBrake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit High
- P05DFBrake Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent or Erratic
- P05E1A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent or Erratic
- P05E2A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent or Erratic
- P05E3Park Brake Sensor or Switch Circuit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.