OBD Guide

C0612

Right Park Brake Actuator Control Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Parking brake fault indicator is on
  • The electronic handbrake may not turn on/off
  • Loss of Auto Hold function
  • EPB error message on display

Causes

  • Short circuit to +12V in the wiring harness
  • Right EPB actuator malfunction
  • Problems with the parking brake control unit
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors
  • Broken or damaged control circuit wires

How to Fix

  1. Check EPB circuit fuses
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check actuator resistance
  4. Scan EPB block parameters
  5. Check control circuit for short circuit
  6. Replace the faulty component if necessary

Related codes

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