What does it mean when it says service electronic parking brake?
Typically, your brake warning light being on means your parking brake is engaged, but if you’re still seeing the red (or orange) warning on your dash while the parking brake is disengaged, you’re going to need to get your brakes inspected as soon as possible.
Why is my parking brake warning light on?
This light is the parking brake warning light. It illuminates to show that the parking brake or emergency brake is engaged and must be released before driving. If it remains lit after the parking brake is released or if it turns on and off intermittently while you’re driving, it means you need to add brake fluid.
Why won’t my parking brake release?
When the parking brake does not release, you can damage the transmission or engine trying to overcome the braking force. If the parking brakes won’t release, then you need to check the following: Corroded or rusty parking brake cable. Damaged or missing return spring.
Is it bad to drive with parking brake on?
If allowed to remain engaged for too long, driving with the parking brake on can cause premature wear of brake components and could even lead to damage to the wheel bearing or a catastrophic failure of parts near or associated with the braking system.
Why is my parking brake flashing on my Subaru Outback?
My electronic brake was flashing on my 2011 Outback. I guess this is a known issue. My local dealer ended up replacing the park brake actuator under the extended warranty. Otherwise, I believe they said it was around $800 fix. Found codes were CO253 Actuator stroke excess, CO281 MID Stop condition and CO2332 at abnormal.
What is the code for a Subaru Outback mid stop?
Found codes were CO253 Actuator stroke excess, CO281 MID Stop condition and CO2332 at abnormal. Click to expand… Also, although my 2011 Outback was an automatic the dealer still covered it under the warranty.
What’s the warranty on a Subaru Outback?
The warranty on the actuator motor for the parking brake was extended to 15 years / unlimited mileage in the 2010-2014 outbacks…. so if it’s something wrong with that, it’s covered. Click to expand… Thank you so much! Never would’ve found this. I’ll keep this in mind as it’s very likely.
Is there a recall on my 2011 Subaru Outback?
Also, although my 2011 Outback was an automatic the dealer still covered it under the warranty. The safety recall actually states 2010-2014 Subaru Outback/Legacy vehicles with a “manual transmission”. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V626-9388.pdf