A6 3.0TDi Auto Electronic Parking Brake

mattyn

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Hi All
My 2005 C6 Auto has developed a intermittant fault where as I release the parking brake, the warning comes on the dash, and beeps like crazy. Initially, it would go if I turned off engine, and locked the car, and restarted the whole process.
However the last couple days, it is happening more regularly, and today actually locked the brakes on, where I was parked in a car park, and had to reverse out. I was loaded up in the boot so wondered if this had anythinbg to do with it. I took some stuff out, and held the parking brake button down and it eventiually released.
I can hear a motor from what seems the back rear wheel when it eventually releases.
It is all very strange - not necessarily only on hills. I have not yet removed the wheels, but have read about wires being spliced as a temporary solution. What do I need to do to investigate, and how much will this cost.

The car is under warranty (RAC top notch allegedly) but have not had the need to use this yet - will this be covered?

Many thanks in advance
 
I would guess it is just not releasing, I would say warranty should cover. I have an auto so never use hand brake. I would say though if you use it you can just drive with it on and it will just release by itself.
 
you need it reading for faults.

post up with results.

is just one side releasing?