Technical product information
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) functionality issues
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Comp. Ltd (Vico), Beijing (6796),Germany E02 Bentley rest Europe (6E02),Japan E03 Bentley Japan (6E03),Korea, (South) E08
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area
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Transaction
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2062184/8
EH
Released for publishing
03-Oct-2023

Event memory entries
Diagnostic address
0003 - Brake Electronics
0003 - Brake Electronics
0003 - Brake Electronics
0003 - Brake Electronics
0003 - Brake Electronics
0003 - Brake Electronics

Event memory entry
Fault type Fault status
C10BCF1: Left parking brake motor Upper travel limit exceeded
static
C10BDF1: Right parking brake motor Upper travel limit exceeded
static
C124654: Electromechanical parking brake no basic setting
static
C10BCF9: Left parking brake motor Insufficient clearance
static
C12E2F6: Right parking brake motor Insufficient clearance
static
C10E1F2: Parking brake motors Positions not plausible
static

New customer code
Object of complaint
running gear -> brakes, brake control -> electronic parking brake (EPB)
information, navigation, communication, entertainment -> symbolic warning indicators -> parking
brake warning indicator

Vehicle data
New Continental GT/GTC and New Flying Spur
Sales types
Type MY

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master.xml
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Complaint type
Position
functionality -> without function /
defect
functionality -> activates

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Technical product information
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) functionality issues

Transaction No.: 2062184/8
Release date: 03-Oct-2023

Customer statement / workshop findings
The following issues could be evident during PDI or found whilst in service
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) found not operating to specification

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EPB may not hold the car effectively

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Parking brake components showing signs of wear

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Parking brake warning light may also be evident within the DIP (See example shown in Figure 1)

Figure 1
NOTE: One or a combination of the following DTC’s may also be evident
DTC

Description

C10E1F2

Parking brake motors Positions not plausible

C10BCF1

Left parking brake motor Upper travel limit exceeded

C10BDF1

Right parking brake motor Upper travel limit exceeded

C124654

Electromechanical parking brake no basic setting

C10BCF9

Left parking brake motor Insufficient clearance

C12E2F6

Right parking brake motor Insufficient clearance

VERY IMPORTANT: In the event that one or both of the following DTC’s are evident the operative should refer to TPI
2064519/•

C12E2F2: Right parking brake motor Engine speed implausible

And/or
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C10BCF6: Left parking brake motor Engine speed implausible

Technical background
The issues described can be evident due to the car being driven in Transport mode with the EPB applied during the Transit process
Or

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In some cases similar symptoms may be seen whilst in service

Revision history
2062184/5
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Request for the operative to attach photographs of the EPB actuators in all cases

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Questions added within the Measure section requesting customer feedback relating to specific details in which the issue was evident

2062184/6
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Additional DTC’s and instructions added (depending on which DTC’s are evident)

Production change
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Measure
1) Carry out a full inspection of the (Electronic Parking Brake EPB) system including the following components:
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Right and left hand (EPB) Actuators

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Right and left hand rear brake shoes (EPB) - See example shown in Figure 2

Figure 2

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Right and left hand rear brake discs - See example shown in Figure 3

Figure 3
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please attach the following to a new or existing DISS query
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Photographs/videos of the (EPB) actuator(s) must be attached to the DISS query in all cases

Request: Please also include any customer feedback regarding when the issue occurs as follows:
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During an ‘Auto hold’ event

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During start up/initial pull away

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Whilst driving

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On application of the parking brake

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On release of the parking brake

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How does the customer use the (Electronic Parking brake) EPB? For example:

- Is the vehicle parked without applying the EPB being applied ( ‘P’ gear selection only)
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Other (please specify on the new or existing DISS query)

Comments

Please also ensure the following information is requested and/or discussed with the customer
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Has the customer ever utilised the emergency stop function of the EPB switch?

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Are there any noticeable noises or driveability issues which could indicate the EPB has been sticking on?

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Has there been any occasions where the EPB has not disengaged as expected / binding / sticking?

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Other (please specify on the new or existing DISS query)

Comments

No further work should be conducted unless authorisation is received from Product Support via the open DISS query

Warranty accounting instructions
VERY IMPORTANT: Any Damaged parts that are replaced during PDI (including discs if deemed necessary) MUST BE
assigned to Transit damage
Retailers MUST ensure that any parts and labour claims are made against Transit damage within 72 hours of receiving the
vehicle
Warranty type
110 or 910
Damage Service Number
46 23
Damage Code
00 35
Time to remove and refit both rear wheels
Labour Operation Code 44 05 20 00
Time
10 TU
Time to remove and refit both (EPB) actuators
Labour Operation Code 46 85 20 50
Time
20 TU
Time to remove and refit both rear brake discs
Labour Operation Code 46 53 20 50
Time
140 TU
Time to remove and refit both rear brake shoes
Labour Operation Code 46 23 20 50
Time
20 TU

Parts information
Refer to the ETKA parts catalogue

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