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C10CD

Electronic Park Brake Switch General Electrical Failure

C10CD is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code meaning: Electronic Park Brake Switch General Electrical Failure. Common causes: open or short circuit in wiring harness, epb switch malfunction. Estimated repair cost: $56–167.

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

Symptoms

  • Inability to activate/deactivate the electronic parking brake
  • Flashing EPB light on dashboard
  • Spontaneous activation of the parking brake
  • EPB system does not respond to driver commands

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • EPB switch malfunction
  • Poor contact in the switch connector
  • Problems with the EPB control module
  • Corrosion of contacts in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the EPB switch
  2. Conduct a visual inspection of connectors and contacts
  3. Check EPB switch resistance
  4. Scan the EPB module for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace the EPB switch

Related codes

C10CEC10CFC10D0

FAQ

What does the C10CD code mean?

C10CD is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code that indicates: Electronic Park Brake Switch General Electrical Failure

What causes a C10CD error code?

The most common causes of C10CD include: Open or short circuit in wiring harness; EPB switch malfunction; Poor contact in the switch connector; Problems with the EPB control module.

How do I fix a C10CD diagnostic trouble code?

To fix C10CD: Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the EPB switch. Conduct a visual inspection of connectors and contacts. Check EPB switch resistance. For a complete diagnosis, use an OBD-II scanner.

Is it safe to drive with C10CD?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

How much does it cost to fix C10CD?

The estimated repair cost for C10CD is $56–167. Actual cost depends on your vehicle, location, and labor rates.

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