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C0040 FORD

C0040 FORD - Brake Pedal Switch 'A' Signal Plausibility Failure

Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3   
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C0040 FORD Possible Causes

  • Faulty Brake Pedal Switch 'A'
  • Brake Pedal Switch 'A' harness is open or shorted
  • Brake Pedal Switch 'A' circuit poor electrical connection
  What does this mean?

First diagnose C0040 FORD code

    Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.

Cost of diagnosing the C0040 FORD code

    Labor: 1.0

    The cost of diagnosing the C0040 FORD code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

C0040 FORD Possible Symptoms

  • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ON
  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

C0040 Ford Description

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module monitors the Brake Pedal Switch 'A'. The ABS Module sets the OBDII code when the Brake Pedal Switch 'A' is not to factory specifications.
OBDII Code C0040 Ford - Brake Pedal Switch 'A' Signal Plausibility Failure - AutoCodes.com

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