Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2321
Blinking EPB light
Hi guys,
what could trigger my EPB red light (blinking) during a run on rougher roads?
Checked with iidTool and no faults are stored.
If i stop, insert and release the EPB the blinking light goes out
Any idea?- Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
22nd Jul 2024 3:55 pm
Dr Jones
Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 56
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Hi, have had the same issue for almost ten years. no fault code. The message on the display reads as Park Brake Off Lift Switch to Apply still not sure how it detects an emergency release
22nd Jul 2024 5:00 pm
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
Posts: 804
small world isn't it my 05 did this today never had any park brake problems during 9 yrs of ownership and service/adjust it every 6 months although i have a code stored something like emergency release triggered and its in latching position
have told the other half to drive it but not to use the brake until i get a chance to look at it but im thinking the cable might have snapped or something come adrift inside the disc allowing the cable to run full distance fingers crossed its something simple please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
22nd Jul 2024 7:35 pm
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2321
mine still works properly and without noise, the red blinking EPB light just light up while running randomly only over unpaved roads... also checking live data from wheel sensors shows nothing out of standards.
I'm really confused - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
22nd Jul 2024 8:41 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5034
Sounds like it might a wiring issue (loose/damaged) made worse by the rough road surface. You could try a look in "live values" for the EPB whilst driving over the same road surface and see if anything pops up. (or rather doesn't pop up )
I suppose the rear block terminals might be worth a look at but I don't think you'll get a code because the fault appears to be intermittent for now! Faulty brake light switch or handbrake switch fault/wet?yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
22nd Jul 2024 9:51 pm
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2321
Wet? Not at all... here in Rome we are quite "in the oven" at over 40*C...
Have to check the brake light switch live data, but from memory if the brake pedal/switch is depressed while driving (accelerator pedal not idle) it trigger a warning on the message center about faulty engine or similar - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
23rd Jul 2024 11:26 am
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5034
When I said wet I meant did you spill your cappuccino (or Peroni)? yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
23rd Jul 2024 2:03 pm
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2321
Nope, but it's more likely that I spilled a few bottles of Prosecco - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
23rd Jul 2024 2:55 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5034
Ah, cant help you with that only have Champagne here! yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
23rd Jul 2024 3:08 pm
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
Posts: 804
just a quick update on my previous post had a quick look at my handbrake shoes today to see if anything was obvious,all looked good nothing worn out or rusted up only thing i found out of place was the nipple from the end of the brake cable sitting inside the brake shoe guess what my next jobs going to be happy days please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
23rd Jul 2024 7:40 pm
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
Posts: 804
Sidestick wrote:
mine still works properly and without noise, the red blinking EPB light just light up while running randomly only over unpaved roads... also checking live data from wheel sensors shows nothing out of standards.
I'm really confused
just a thought have you checked the brake fluid latelyplease excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
23rd Jul 2024 7:41 pm
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2321
the "brake fluid low level light" should be the one just below the water temperature gauge...
mine is the one inside the tachometer - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
24th Jul 2024 2:00 pm
Alfadisco
Member Since: 19 Dec 2022
Location: Roma
Posts: 35
Re: Blinking EPB light
Hi Sidestick, just to share that my 2.7 tdv6 MY07 manual has been having the very same issue since I bought it: blinking red EPB light after some 15 min driving on gravel or unpaved roads (30-50km/h). No other issues, no dashboard warnings, no sounds. If I stop and push/pull the switch everything disappears. No consequences. Sorry I can just share the problem and not the source/solution. Still learning (and it’s a very long way….)
Sidestick wrote:
Hi guys,
what could trigger my EPB red light (blinking) during a run on rougher roads?
Checked with iidTool and no faults are stored.
If i stop, insert and release the EPB the blinking light goes out
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Nope, but it's more likely that I spilled a few bottles of Prosecco 
guess what my next jobs going to be 
