Why is my parking brake flashing on my Subaru Outback?

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 causes the warning lights on a Subaru Outback?

Scan for fault codes. When the engine has a fault code it deactivates the cruise control and causes the dash warning lights to come on. I had the same problem on my 06 outback wagon.

What to do if your Subaru Outback is having trouble stopping?

If your Outback is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic. If you mess up fixing your engine, the vehicle does not move. If you mess up fixing the brakes, it doesn’t stop.

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.

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 does check engine light mean on Subaru Outback?

While driving down the highway in my 2011 Outback, my ‘check engine’ light suddenly went on, the ‘brake’ light flashed, another light came on indicating a car sliding, another light that was a picture of a headlight, my remote was disabled, and my Nav system went on and off. My Subaru dealer couldn’t take me for 3 weeks.

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 Check Engine light, brake light flashing?

Check Engine light, Traction Control light went solid-on, and emergency brake light and cruise control indicator started flashing. Haven’t tried replacing gas cap, but will be taking to dealer soon. With all the changes I’m glad I got the 09 Outback. I got to drive the 2011 with all the bells and whistles.

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