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C0049

Brake Fluid Level

Brake fluid level low — typically detected by reservoir float switch.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: easy

Symptoms

  • ABS warning light on
  • ESC/stability control deactivated
  • Possible reduced brake assist
  • Speedometer may behave erratically

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Low brake fluid (leak or pad wear)Common

Parts involved

  • Brake Fluid Reservoir

C0049 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.