Oudimon

I got a light on the dash board 2 times in a week. Scanned using VCDS. Says there is an intermittent short. Other faults are thrown too but only the parking break gives me a light. Results below:

01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000
02-Auto Trans -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: Malfunction 0010
04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000
05-Acc/Start Auth. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
36-Seat Mem. Drvr -- Status: OK 0000
3C-Lane Change -- Status: OK 0000
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
47-Sound System -- Status: Malfunction 0010
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
53-Parking Brake -- Status: Malfunction 0010
56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000
5F-Information Electr. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
69-Trailer -- Status: OK 0000
6C-Back-up Cam. -- Status: OK 0000
6D-Trunk Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: Malfunction 0010
AC-Reductant Control -- Status: OK 0000

Address 53: Parking Brake Labels: 8K0-907-801-V2.clb
Control Module Part Number: 8K0 907 801 N HW: 8K0 907 801 J
Component and/or Version: EPB-4 H02 0005
Software Coding:
Work Shop Code:
ASAM Dataset: EV_ParkiBrake 001028 (AU48)
ROD: EV_ParkiBrake_VW51.rod
VCID: 3A7BFEB8BD53319684-806F
1 Fault Found:

71680 - Right Parking Brake Motor voltage supply
C100E 12 [008] - Short to Plus
Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00000001
Fault Priority: 1
Fault Frequency: 2
Reset counter: 168
Mileage: 104600 km
Date: 2017.07.21
Time: 13:29:26

Voltage terminal 30: 13.3 V
Internal Fault ID: 29

The car is out of warranty. Anyone have any clues? Is this safe to drive???

Oudimon

I might add this is a 3.0 diesel. I don't know if it might be the battery.....

lucio_liu

you mean the parking brake lock by itself? doesn't sound like a battery issue

BarryT

It could be a loose plug or wire, but I’d make the dealership fix it. You have the bridge warranty so let them deal with it and get a loaner.

Oudimon

Could you give me more info on the bridge warranty aspect? I heard of it but never looked into it.

Regards

BarryT

It’s on the claims website. You have an unlimited mileage bumper to bumper warranty until they come up with a fix.

Bob Petruska

You have "8" malfunctions from your scan!

There is more going on than just a parking brake issue. Could be all electrical related.

Oudimon

I called the dealer. I am indeed still under warranty...Whew. Taking it in soon and will update on findings. Thanks guys.

Redd

With any electrical short, take it in FAST because shorts cause fires, and that can ruin your day.
Similarly, anything wrong with the brakes (it might suddenly engage, which would really throw you for a spin) anything that is wrong should get into the shop FAST.

That's the kind of thing where if the dealer says "We can't take it until next Tuesday" they really should think about taking it NOW to get it off the road.

Yes, I'm paranoid about these things. Couple of car fires, a wheel that fell off once...little things like that tend to make you pull 'em off the road faster when something important just isn't right.(G)