C0072: The brake temperature is above normal
The brake temperature is above normal. It may be the part itself, its connector or the wiring.
| Code | C0072 |
|---|---|
| System | Chassis |
| Group | C00xx, Chassis |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear C0072 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see C0072 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- C0069 There is a fault in the car’s yaw rate and longitudinal acceleration sensors
- C006A There is a fault in the car’s multi-axis acceleration sensor
- C006C The stability system is not working properly
- C0071 There is a fault in the signal indicating whether 2 or 4 wheel drive is active
- C0073 There is a fault in the delivered driving torque signal
- C0074 There is a fault in the requested driving torque signal
- C0075 The extended brake pedal travel signal sent to the engine control unit has a
- C0076 There is a fault in the traction control PWM signal
What does code C0072 mean?
The brake temperature is above normal. It may be the part itself, its connector or the wiring.
How do you clear C0072?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, C0072 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
