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"Park Brake Fault" displayed

Post by twoakers » Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:02 pm

Anyone had this come up of the dash display "Park Brake Fault" with the Amber warning light?
The EPB seems to be working OK. It even stops the car when driving along!
Another symptom that occurred at the same time was the loss of gear selected display (It's a manual gearbox) :cry:
All this happened when SWMBO was returning home yesterday. Got to within a mile of home and these strange things happened!

So before I pull it all apart, anyone had this before please? :whistle:
What is it likely to be?
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Re: "Park Brake Fault" displayed

Post by Jason » Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:09 pm

Could be the EPB Module, I had mine replaced ages ago as the EPB went amber for a few days then red...Luckily I was warrented. EPB module gets slow to release before it fails, like its dragging as you pull off.

Sadly the module is NOT serviceable, although some have opened it. If you were closer I would hook up the Faultmate for you, but alas you're miles away.


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Post by Neild » Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:11 pm

IMHO the best option is to dump it and buy a D4 8-)


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Post by DSL » Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:12 pm

or a reliable car!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'll get my coat!! :whistle: :whistle: :popcorn:


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Post by Neild » Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:36 pm

DSL wrote:or a reliable car!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'll get my coat!! :whistle: :whistle: :popcorn:
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Post by DSL » Sat Aug 13, 2011 4:09 pm

U have a BM?? Image Image Good taste man, good taste! :thumbright: :thumbright: Still not used to running a car that doesn't want a monthly visit to the stealer. :whistle:

PS Someone has to show BM mechanics that life comprises of a wee bit more than routine maintenance. Thanks for volunteering. :mrgreen:


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Re: "Park Brake Fault" displayed

Post by Bodsy » Sat Aug 13, 2011 4:54 pm

To try a sensible answer......

Do you have any blown brake bulbs?
Do you have any low battery warnings? Have you left the keys on whilst washing it for any period of time?

you can also try this.

Put the car in Low range
Then drive through the gears all the way up to 6th

Also, before you do that, you can disconnect the battery and connect the Pos & Neg cables together for 20 seconds. Then re-connect.

give that a go anyway. :thumbright:


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Re: "Park Brake Fault" displayed

Post by Kingmav66 » Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:31 pm

JASON wrote: Sadly the module is NOT serviceable, although some have opened it.
Sorry Jase, I beg to differ. Well sort of...... :whistle: :whistle:



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Re: "Park Brake Fault" displayed

Post by methley » Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:40 pm

Your gearbox xy sensor needs calibrating. Easy to do yourself. Search on the other side...



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Re: "Park Brake Fault" displayed

Post by DSL » Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:48 pm

There is an other side?? Image


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