SWMBO is getting an "Auto Release Failled" message and the EPB won't come off. It can be released manually by pushing thr switch down. She has tried the reset thing by holding switch down when she turns the ignition on, but it doesn't cure the fault.
I have searched the forum but I can't any reference to this type of fault.
Has anyone had this message? Is it indicative of an impending failure?Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
22nd Sep 2008 4:26 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72796
Have a look in the manual so u know how to release the stuck on EPB just in case & get it booked into the dealer to get sorted (assuming under warranty, can't see on iPod) would be my advice.
She's phoned LRA and they're on thier way
I expected them to tell her to bu99er off because the car was mobile.Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
22nd Sep 2008 4:38 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
sounds like the clutch position sensor if it'll release by pushing down on the switch
Is the thing in danger of jamming on?Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
22nd Sep 2008 4:48 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
nope, if it's just not auto-releasing it's not an EPB 'fault' as such just a missing sensor input, the EPB takes signals from engine, brake pedal, clutch pedal and gearbox before entering DAR pre-arm, if any of these are missing or unviable then DAR is not allowed
Apparently the gear box had ceased communicating with the clutch
Software reloaded and everything seems hunky dorey now.Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
22nd Sep 2008 6:04 pm
AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 2302
Jeez! It's bad enough when SWMBO's not talking to her sister, or the kids have a falling out.! Now I have to worry about my gearbox not talking to my clutch.
No! - I'm OK - I bought an auto!! 2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
Last edited by AndrewW on 22nd Sep 2008 6:08 pm. Edited 1 time in total
Excellent job by LRA - turned up just over an hour after the initial call. Car fixed in about 20 mins.
He was driving a FFRR too.Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.
22nd Sep 2008 6:08 pm
AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 2302
Our local LRA guy does the Aston Martin Assistance too.
As opposed to Audi who now use the RAC, apparently 2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
22nd Sep 2008 6:10 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
This can happen during a 'fast start' - key in, engine cranking whilst clutch pedal is moving and gear being selected... doesn't allow the various systems to initiate comms properly
22nd Sep 2008 6:14 pm
Roel
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: home
Posts: 1215
So we should wait for Windows to start up properly before trying to start the engine? Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
22nd Sep 2008 6:20 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Yep!
22nd Sep 2008 6:56 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
LRA do Jag and Aston, they used to do ford GT40 rip off thing tooDS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
- I bought an auto!! 
