Why is my parking brake light flashing?
See a professional as soon as possible. A red light that flashes on and off could signal low/almost empty brake fluid, but also a serious issue with the brake’s hydraulic system. If the light comes on and stays on, you could end up with a potentially catastrophic (and costly) brake failure.
What does a flashing brake light mean on a Subaru Outback?
Registered. A flashing Brake warning light indicates a fault detected by the on-board diagnostics as opposed to something like low brake fluid (in which case the light is on steady). One possibility is a malfunction in the electronic parking brake system.
Will brake light come on if brake fluid is low?
When the brake fluid is low in the reservoir, it will bring the brake warning light on. There are many reasons why your brake fluid level could be low. It may be that your brake pads are worn down.
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.
Why does my parking brake light keep flashing?
Eventually it would not stop flashing and the brake module was replaced. It was replaced under warranty, but since then I’ve gotten the letter saying that part is now under an extended warranty.
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.
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