C0258
Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor Circuit
The brake booster vacuum sensor reports an implausible signal; brake assist functions are reduced. Boost control tracks commanded vs. actual manifold pressure; persistent deviation means wastegate, vanes, hose or actuator are not delivering the requested pressure.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
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.
- Vacuum hose leakCommon
- Sensor failedPossible
Parts involved
- Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor
- Vacuum Hose
C0258 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.