C0610

Symptoms

• The parking brake does not hold the car securely
• The EPB malfunction indicator on the dashboard is on
• The car pulls to the left when the parking brake is applied
• Inability to engage or disengage the parking brake
• Parking brake error message on display

Causes

• Broken wiring to the right electric parking brake
• Rubbing the wire on suspension or body parts
• Disconnection of the electric drive connector (vibration, corrosion)
• Drive motor winding broken
• Mechanical damage to the drive (water, dirt)

How to Fix

1. Read EPB System Error Codes with a Diagnostic Scanner
2. Inspect the right electric drive connector - it may simply be disconnected
3. Check the integrity of the wiring from the control unit to the drive
4. Measure the resistance of the motor winding (infinity = open)
5. Trace the routing of the wiring harness - check for chafing
6. Restore the wiring or replace the electric drive
7. After repair, perform EPB calibration

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