C05CA00

DTC C05CA00 indicates the IPB (Intelligent Integrated Braking System) electro-hydraulic control module detects the signal voltage from Brake Master Cylinder Piston Position Sensor A exceeds the normal upper limit (typically >4 — Atto 3

Braking System

DTC C05CA00 indicates the IPB (Intelligent Integrated Braking System) electro-hydraulic control module detects the signal voltage from Brake Master Cylinder Piston Position Sensor A exceeds the normal upper limit (typically >4.8V, normal range is 0.5-4.5V).

This Hall-effect or potentiometer-type position sensor monitors the travel position of the primary brake master cylinder piston in real time.

It provides the IPB ECU with precise pedal depth and hydraulic build-up rate data, enabling regenerative braking, brake assist adjustment, and ESC intervention.

High voltage indicates a short to power in the sensor signal circuit, an internal sensor short, an ECU sampling circuit fault, or an abnormally high reference voltage.

This fault distorts brake pedal travel recognition, triggers the brake system degraded mode (loss of regenerative braking, pure hydraulic braking), and restricts ABS/ESC functions.

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Cases Logged
BYD DTC AI Analysis

BYD Song PLUS DM-i brake warning light illuminated after driving through water

After driving through water approximately 30 cm deep, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Read DTCs C05CA00 (Master Cylinder Position Sensor A Voltage High) and C05CB00 (Voltage Low) as intermittent faults. Inspection found the IPB module above the left front wheel arch; its connector seal had deteriorated, letting water in and shorting the sensor power and signal pins. Cleaned and blow-dried the connector, applied conductive adhesive, and replaced the waterproof seal ring. Fault cleared. Recommend inspecting the wheel arch liner seals.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Seal 6 DM-i braking system abnormality after accident repair

After right-front collision repairs, the vehicle immediately set DTC C05CA00 at startup with a hard brake pedal and regenerative braking disabled. Inspection revealed the brake master cylinder sensor harness—rerouted during the accident repair—was not secured per factory routing and rubbed against the battery positive cable in the engine bay. Chafed insulation allowed the signal wire to short to 12V. Repaired the harness (replaced with 0.5mm² shielded wire), separated the high- and low-voltage harness routing, and cleared the fault codes. Brake system returned to normal.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Internal fault in BYD Dolphin IPB module caused false alerts.

No accident or water damage history. Brake warning light illuminated intermittently. Diagnostic scan revealed historic DTC C05CA00. Measured sensor supply voltage at 5.2V (normal). Signal line static voltage was 5.1V (abnormal; should read approx. 2.5V). Disconnected the sensor and measured its internal resistance — normal. Applied external 5V power directly to the sensor; signal output tested normal. Determined the IPB electro-hydraulic module's internal 5V reference voltage regulator was faulty (output measured 5.8V). Replaced the IPB assembly, performed system calibration, and fully resolved the fault.
Data confidence: Community This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified technician for diagnosis and repair. Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs yourself.