01-25-2020, 11:22 PM | #1 |
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Parking brake malfunction
So I got the dreaded yellow light, had to manually release the brakes from the trunk. I tried doing the reset with the brake pedal pushed and then pushing the parking brake button for 5 seconds and then pulling it for 5.
I noticed that when I pushed the button, there was a loud screeching noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The light is still there after attempting the reset. I checked the fuse and it wasn’t blown. I tried doing the reset and the second time I heard that loud screeching again when I pushed the button down. I read that I should check the emf connector but where is it located? |
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The electronic parking brakes fail all the time on these vehicles. You can replace the whole brake module and cables for around $300 its fairly easy but time consuming diy. The gears inside the actuator fails.
But do the basics, reset codes and check fuses and hope it goes away for a little bit, but this is a very common failure on E70s/. |
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A local indy shop said they can read and clear the codes for me for a small fee, I will have to go that route most likely. |
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Does the bimmergeeks tool work on PC or just android phones? I ask since the other end of my tuner cable has a usb plug and its not going to fit any phones or tablets. |
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I apologize for bringing up this old thread. I had a similar issue with my vehicle recently; it turns out that I had a software issue that causes the yellow PARK light illuminates. So, I go to the nearest dealer in my place to update the software. I did a lot of searches on this issue and came across an in-depth article that may be worth reading. Search for "BMW Electronic Parking Brake Malfunction on YOUCANIC" and you will see an article that goes over common causes and possible fixes. You can read about it yourself. I hope this information can assist someone else with a similar issue.
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Gears are not always the issue. I have had mine fail twice and the gears are perfectly fine. The leads for the electric motor inside the module have failed on mine. I was able to reattach the lead with a crap ton of heat and solder. Might be worth opening yours up and seeing what is what.
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07-30-2023, 01:07 PM | #15 |
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Parking Brake Malfunction
I had the parking brake lock about a year ago and I couldn't move the car, then I reset it by removing the fuse. The parking brake malfunction light came on this month and I replaced the switch, but it didn't fix the light. I just bought the parking brake module from FPC Euro, and can I replace that unit without replacing the 3 cables? Any advise would be helpful-thanks.
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07-30-2023, 01:10 PM | #16 |
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With the new switch installed, I tried the parking brake while driving slowly and it stopped the car.
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08-19-2023, 05:24 PM | #17 |
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I am getting the Parking Brake Malfunction light on the dash. The scan showed fault codes 600E and 6011 for it. If I change the parking brake accuator control assembly (part number 34436850289), I believe this will solve the problem as I have already replaced the switch on the console. With this replaced, I read somewhere that the reset for these codes has to be with a BMW scanner-is this correct?
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You should be able to clear the fault on the dash with the reset procedure using the button. The codes which your scanner read probably will not go away w/o BMW software but if the unit is operating properly you shouldn't have any lights on the dash.
Now BMW TIS does state that you have to program the new actuator. You will need BMW software for that. A lot of people are using protools now. I'd highly suggest a laptop and the bimmergeeks software suite, however, to get you started. |
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Did you have to reset anything after installing the aftermarket one? Or pretty much just direct replacement and the fault code went away?
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