Published: 17-Apr-2014
General Information - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index DTC: Electric
Parking Brake (PBM)
Description and Operation
Electric Parking Brake (PBM)
CAUTION: Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault, and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being tested and/or the donor vehicle
NOTES:
If the control module or a component is suspect and the vehicle remains under manufacturer warranty, refer to the
warranty policy and procedures manual, or determine if any prior approval programme is in operation, prior to the installation
of a new module/component
Generic scan tools may not read the codes listed, or may read only 5-digit codes. Match the 5 digits from the scan tool to
the first 5 digits of the 7-digit code listed to identify the fault (the last 2 digits give extra information read by the
manufacturer-approved diagnostic system)
When performing voltage or resistance tests, always use a digital multimeter accurate to three decimal places and with a
current calibration certificate. When testing resistance, always take the resistance of the digital multimeter leads into account
Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests
Inspect connectors for signs of water ingress, and pins for damage and/or corrosion
If diagnostic trouble codes are recorded and, after performing the pinpoint tests, a fault is not present, an intermittent
concern may be the cause. Always check for loose connections and corroded terminals
Where an 'on demand self-test' is referred to, this can be accessed via the 'diagnostic trouble code monitor' tab on the
manufacturers approved diagnostic system
Check DDW for open campaigns. Refer to the corresponding bulletins and SSM's which may be valid for the specific
customer complaint and carry out the recommendations as needed.
The table below lists all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that could be logged in the electric parking brake module, for
additional diagnosis and testing information refer to the relevant diagnosis and testing section.
For additional information, refer to: Parking Brake (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Diagnosis and Testing).
DTC Description Possible Causes Action P1536-62
Parking Brake Switch
Circuit - Signal compare
failure
Wiring harness fault
Switch internal fault
All signals from the switch are active at the same
time. Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and
check all the switch apply, release and return
circuits for short circuit or open circuit. Repair
wiring harness as required
If no fault with wiring harness suspect switch has
an internal fault. Refer to the Warranty Policy and
Procedures manual if a module/component is
suspect P1536-66
Parking Brake Switch
Circuit - Signal has too
many transitions /
events
System abuse
Wiring harness fault
Switch internal fault
NOTE: The Electric Parking Brake system will be
locked out if the module receives more then 30
apply/release requests within 1 minute.
Cycle the ignition to clear the fault mode. Clear
the DTC and test the system
Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check
all the switch apply, release and return circuits for
intermittent short circuit or open circuit. Repair
wiring harness as required
If there are no wiring faults and the DTC resets
