C060A

Park Brake Switch Stuck

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

False operation of the parking brake indicator
Inability to release the car from the handbrake
Warning messages appear on the dashboard

Causes

Sensor contacts sticking
Open or shorted wiring harness
Parking brake position sensor malfunction
Contact corrosion

How to Fix

Check the condition of the sensor and its contacts
Test the wiring harness for opens and shorts
Clean contacts from corrosion
Replace sensor if necessary

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