Parking brake multunction with error code 600E and 6011

[riozheng]

Just crossed 100k yesterday and the Parking warning on 😂😂

It happened with the brake engaged. I manually released the brake so that I can drive it home. However, the warning sign stays on. I've tried to soft reset it (5sec push&pull), and also pulled out the fuse. Not working on both ways. I asked a mechanic to read the ECU and got the 600E and 6011 error code...

I've followed the steps as the link below:
https://www.youcanic.com/wiki/bmw-el...ke-malfunction

Symptoms on my case:
BMW parking brake malfunction
Yellow PARK light stays on all the time
Fault code 6011 and 600E in ECU EEPROM DATA
Park brake light will not go off, even when the car is moving.
Orange Brake Light ON when starting the car.
Parking brake can't be engaged.

Is that possible to fix it before open the brake actuator?

Thanks!

[Thecastle]

Nope. Buy a new actuator. Very Common failure on e70s cars tons of threads out there. You can buy a clone off of eBay for $300. Install takes a few hours. Done this one before.... you can do an ecu code clear and get rid of the error, but if you use it, the error will come back.

Theses power actuated brakes are so stupid in modern cars. Take a simple reliable manually operated cable and peddle or handle and replace it with a failure prone electrical system that costs a ton of money to fix. For what end... can’t even use the parking brake to do a j turn anymore,,,

[riozheng]

Originally Posted by Thecastle

Nope. Buy a new actuator. Very Common failure on e70s cars tons of threads out there. You can buy a clone off of eBay for $300. Install takes a few hours. Done this one before.... you can do an ecu code clear and get rid of the error, but if you use it, the error will come back.

Theses power actuated brakes are so stupid in modern cars. Take a simple reliable manually operated cable and peddle or handle and replace it with a failure prone electrical system that costs a ton of money to fix. For what end... can't even use the parking brake to do a j turn anymore,,,

sounds like the only way is replacing the module…

Yeah…I like the old way, reliable and fun. Than you!

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by riozheng

Just crossed 100k yesterday and the Parking warning on 😂😂

It happened with the brake engaged. I manually released the brake so that I can drive it home. However, the warning sign stays on. I've tried to soft reset it (5sec push&pull), and also pulled out the fuse. Not working on both ways. I asked a mechanic to read the ECU and got the 600E and 6011 error code...

I've followed the steps as the link below:
https://www.youcanic.com/wiki/bmw-el...ke-malfunction

Symptoms on my case:
BMW parking brake malfunction
Yellow PARK light stays on all the time
Fault code 6011 and 600E in ECU EEPROM DATA
Park brake light will not go off, even when the car is moving.
Orange Brake Light ON when starting the car.
Parking brake can't be engaged.

Is that possible to fix it before open the brake actuator?

Thanks!

How did you release it manually?

[Thecastle]

Originally Posted by Dawgz

How did you release it manually?

its in the manual, but there is a plastic tool in the trunk under the floor, and on the driver side behind the trunk panel is the release cable. Use the tool or pliers to pull it.

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by Thecastle

its in the manual, but there is a plastic tool in the trunk under the floor, and on the driver side behind the trunk panel is the release cable. Use the tool or pliers to pull it.

Ah I see. Thanks!

Apparently they sell metal gears to fix the unit

[riozheng]

Originally Posted by Dawgz

How did you release it manually?

As Thecastle said, you can find the tool and release cable in your trunk. You need pull it really hard until you heard a sound. Pull it gently!

[werdn]

Originally Posted by riozheng

As Thecastle said, you can find the tool and release cable in your trunk. You need pull it really hard until you heard a sound. Pull it gently!

Did you end up replacing it with an Ebay unit?

[osik88]

Any idea how to code it or program it to the car after replacing the actuator?Thanks

[jbash87]

osik88 You shouldn't have to reprogram anything if you're just replacing the actuator.


****EDIT****
TIS references reprogramming when replacing the actuator.
In ISTA the procedure is as follows:
-Service Functions
-Chassis and Suspension
-Parking Brake
-Initial Operation/Functional Check

[osik88]

Figure it out Replaced both fuses all good now Thanks for your help

[plebeiu]

Hello guys... small question:

I recently got myself a 2012 e70 facelifted unit (european diesel, no DPF or that nonsense)...

this LSI have revised parking break actuators or it is the same thing (as in, it will eventually fail)?

[jbash87]

If by LSI you mean LCI (Life Cycle Impulse. 2010 and newer) then yes. They will still have issues. Mine is a 2012 and will fail again. I've been repairing mine each time but I may not be able to to repair it again.

[plebeiu]

Originally Posted by jbash87

If by LSI you mean LCI (Life Cycle Impulse. 2010 and newer) then yes. They will still have issues. Mine is a 2012 and will fail again. I've been repairing mine each time but I may not be able to to repair it again.

yes LCI sorry.


thank you for your reply.