What to do if your parking brake is not working?
Disconnect battery and re calibrate EPB, I hear the motor run when applying and releasing EPB during calibration then the fault instantly comes back and the EPB will not operate at all, I have tried pulling the plug and direct powering the motor as suggested elsewhere on here, I can hear the motor run in both directions.
Where can I get a new parking brake switch?
Apparently even the guy at jaguar was shocked you can’t get a switch separate. Have been given the number for a Jag specialist down stockton on tees which is a couple guys who used to work for jaguar who may have the software to code in a new switch and check if the system software needs updating.
Why is my hand brake not working on my Jaguar?
With the recent cold snap I have replaced my battery as it was 10 years old and dropping below 12 volts making some mornings difficult to start up. I tried a EPB reset after replacing the battery and I managed to apply the hand brake but as soon as I removed it and moved the car forward the fault came back on the dash.
Where can I get a new parking brake for my Jaguar?
Have been given the number for a Jag specialist down stockton on tees which is a couple guys who used to work for jaguar who may have the software to code in a new switch and check if the system software needs updating. Just deciding which way to go now as I don’t have a lot of spare time at the moment.
What to do when the parking brake is released?
Warning:Ensure the vehicle cannot roll away when the parking brake is released. Chock the road wheels, and on automatic vehicles ensure the gear selector is in park. 4. Apply and release the parking brake five times using the apply/release switch. 5. Recheck the failure memory for DTCs. DTCs that return are permanent faults.
What’s the problem with the electronic parking brake?
This model has the electronic parking brake. There is a switch inside the car that is supposed to engage and disengage the parking brake. The problem is that the parking brake will engage but not disengage. So right now the left rear tire is locked up. Both the switch and the left rear caliper have been replaced and that did not solve the issue.
Why is the left side of my parking brake not working?
The screw was stripped out on the inside so when you engage the parking brake the right side was not engaging throwing an error message on the dash and shutting down the parking brake system. Once the the module senses a fault you cannot engage or disengage the parking brake. That’s why the left rear would stay locked up.
What are the different types of parking brakes?
TYPES OF PARKING BRAKES. There are four main types of parking brakes that you may encounter: Pedal – The pedal emergency brake is a small pedal that is positioned on the floor and to the left of the gas, brake and clutch pedals. Press down on the pedal until you hear it click to engage it. Pull the lever above the foot pedal to release the brake.