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2000 ACURA RL

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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C0087moderate severityChassis

Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor Circuit High

on 2000 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

High voltage from the master cylinder brake pressure sensor circuit.

Symptoms

  • ABS light on
  • Brake system warning
  • Stability control fault
  • False high-pressure reading

Common causes

  • Signal wire open or shorted to voltage
  • Faulty pressure sensor
  • Connector corrosion
  • Reference voltage issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor signal voltage with brake released and applied
  2. Check for open circuits in signal wire
  3. Inspect connector for corrosion
  4. Verify reference voltage at sensor

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace brake pressure sensor.

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