What to do when your parking brake refuses to release?

What to do when your parking brake refuses to release?

The electronic parking brake refused to release and the car flashed the following codes: I was able to manually release the electronic parking brake by pressing down on the electronic parking brake switch. When I re-set the parking brake, same problem and same codes. Turned the car off and on a couple of times, same problem and same codes.

How do I release the electronic parking brake?

I was able to manually release the electronic parking brake by pressing down on the electronic parking brake switch. When I re-set the parking brake, same problem and same codes. Turned the car off and on a couple of times, same problem and same codes. Dropped the car off at the dealership so we will see what they say.

Why is my parking brake not working on my 2017 SI?

Started my 2017 Si sedan first thing in the morning, seat belt on, put the car in gear, and attempted to drive off. The electronic parking brake refused to release and the car flashed the following codes: One other code – brake assist system?

Why do I have a parking brake fault?

Obviously if water gets in there, it can cause all sorts of electrical issues and send error codes crazy. Only a small amount of water will lead to corrosion as it’s trapped in there. Corrosion will lead to “bad” connections. So I have been investigating more focussing on the problem.

The electronic parking brake refused to release and the car flashed the following codes: I was able to manually release the electronic parking brake by pressing down on the electronic parking brake switch. When I re-set the parking brake, same problem and same codes. Turned the car off and on a couple of times, same problem and same codes.

I was able to manually release the electronic parking brake by pressing down on the electronic parking brake switch. When I re-set the parking brake, same problem and same codes. Turned the car off and on a couple of times, same problem and same codes. Dropped the car off at the dealership so we will see what they say.

What causes a parking brake cable to fail?

Worn or broken parking brake cable: Not using your parking brake is a common reason for failure. Even though the parking brake cable is housed in a protective sleeve, with infrequent use, the cable can become corroded and rusted. This can result in cable failure just when you need it the most.

What does a faulty parking brake sensor mean?

Faulty parking brake sensor: One of several sensors that activates the red brake warning light on your dashboard, the parking brake sensor informs you when the parking brake is still engaged. Newer cars also use this sensor to alert the driver with an audible “ding.”