C1178 Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes

C1178 – ABS Active Brake Booster

 

C1178 Possible Symptoms

 

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

 

C1178 Possible Causes

 

Faulty Brakes Booster,Faulty ABS Control Unit/Actuator,ABS Control Unit/Actuator harness is open or shorted,ABS Control Unit/Actuator circuit poor electrical connection

 

C1178 Description

 

The active brake booster consists of vacuum booster, an active booster control group and a delta stroke sensor. In case of brake booster system malfunction due to loss of vacuum the delta stroke sensor will signal the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) that a booster failure has occurred. The active booster then applies supplemental force to the master cylinder relative to the amount of force exerted on the brake pedal.