BMW parking brake fault codes

The 135 fault codes the parking brake can store, and what each one means. Some codes mean different things in different versions of the module; tap a code to see which applies to your car.

On: 7 Series (E65), 7 Series (E66), 7 Series (E67), X5 (E70), X6 (E71), X6 (E72), X1 (E84), Z4 (E89), 3 Series (E90), 3 Series (E91), 3 Series (E92), 3 Series (E93)

  • 600B ECU_EEPROM_SOFT
  • 600C EMF: Button, parking brake: signal fault (and 1 other meaning)
  • 600D EMF: Control module: internal fault (and 2 other meanings)
  • 600E EMF: Control unit: internal fault (control current circuit) (and 2 other meanings)
  • 600F EMF: Control module: internal fault (temperature sensor) (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6010 EMF: Control module: internal fault (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6011 EMF: Control module: internal fault (engine circuit) (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6012 EMF: Control module: internal fault (force sensor) (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6013 EMF: Control module: internal fault (overheating) (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6014 EMF: Control module: internal fault (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6015 EMF: Control module: internal fault (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6016 EMF: Control module: programming fault (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6017 EMF: Control module: internal fault (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6018 EMF: Insignificant: clear fault memory (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6019 EMF: Button, parking brake: signal fault (and 1 other meaning)
  • 601A EMF: Insignificant: clear fault memory (and 1 other meaning)
  • 601B EMF: DSC interface: Signal invalid (and 1 other meaning)
  • 601C EMF: ETC interface Signal invalid (and 1 other meaning)
  • 601D EMF: DSC interface: Signal invalid (and 1 other meaning)
  • 601E EMF: DSC interface: Signal invalid (and 1 other meaning)
  • 601F Parking brake button line 3 (short circuit to ground) (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6020 EMF: Button, parking brake: signal fault (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6021 EMF: Wake-up line: signal implausible (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6022 PER_WHEEL_SPEED (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6023 EMF: Control module: faulty power supply (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6024 EMF: Control module: coding fault (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6025 ECU_WRONG_REQUEST (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6026 Parking brake button line 5 (line open circuit) (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6027 Parking brake button (more than one line signal invalid)
  • 6028 Parking brake button (unstable state)
  • 6029 Parking brake button (permanently activated)
  • 602A Parking brake button (not present)
  • 602B Parking brake button (implausible signal)
  • 602C Parking brake wake-up line
  • 602D Parking brake wake-up line implausible signal
  • 602E Function indicator light parking brake button (U-Batt)
  • 602F Function indicator light parking brake button (ground)
  • 6030 Parking brake control unit undervoltage (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6031 EMF: Emergency release detected (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6032 EMF: Control module: internal fault (force buildup implausible) (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6033 Parking brake undervoltage (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6034 EMF: Actuating unit: mechanical fault (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6035 Parking brake servomotor left: Voltage supply (signal or value above threshold)
  • 6036 Parking brake servomotor right: Voltage supply (signal or value above threshold)
  • 6037 Parking brake servomotor left: Voltage supply (line open circuit)
  • 6038 Parking brake servomotor right: Voltage supply (line open circuit)
  • 6039 Parking brake servomotor left: Voltage supply (no signal or value)
  • 603A Parking brake servomotor right: Voltage supply (no signal or value)
  • 603B Parking brake servomotor left: Voltage supply (implausible signal or value)
  • 603C Parking brake servomotor right: Voltage supply (implausible signal or value)
  • 603D Parking brake control unit: Line fault for left servomotor
  • 603E Parking brake control unit: Line fault for right servomotor
  • 603F Parking brake control unit: Signal from left servomotor implausible
  • 6040 EMF: DSC interface: Signal invalid (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6041 EMF: DSC interface: Signal invalid (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6042 EMF: Arresting force not sufficient (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6043 ESP_SIGNAL (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6044 TERMINAL 30G (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6045 ESP_STAT_DSC_SOFT (and 2 other meanings)
  • 6046 Parking brake temperature sensor servomotor right (line open circuit or sensor fault) (and 1 other meaning)
  • 6047 Parking brake temperature sensor servomotor: Value outside of tolerance
  • 6048 Parking brake servomotor left
  • 6049 Parking brake servomotor right
  • 604A Parking brake servomotor left: Power supply (U-Batt)
  • 604B Parking brake servomotor right: Power supply (U-Batt)
  • 656C Parking brake servomotor left: Power supply (ground)
  • 656D Parking brake servomotor right: Power supply (ground)
  • 656E Parking brake servomotor left: Line disconnection
  • 656F Parking brake servomotor right: Line disconnection
  • 6570 Interface DSC (electromechanical mode interface to DSC defective)
  • 6571 Interface DSC (electromechanical mode DSC does not implement dynamic braking)
  • 6572 Interface DSC (electromechanical mode DSC reports dynamic braking without EMF request)
  • 6573 Interface DSC (restricted hydraulic mode DSC sends invalid frequency)
  • 6574 Interface DSC (restricted hydraulic mode DSC sends not permitted frequency)
  • 6575 Interface DSC (restricted hydraulic mode vehicle speed CAN and frequency not plausible)
  • 6576 Interface DSC (complete shutdown vehicle speed invalid)
  • 6577 Parking brake internal control unit fault (control unit calibration data invalid)
  • 6578 Parking brake internal control unit fault (relay release line not set)
  • 6579 Parking brake internal control unit fault (main Micro checksum faulty)
  • 657A EMF: Internal control unit fault
  • 657B Parking brake internal control unit fault (failsafe Micro update counter faulty)
  • 657C Parking brake internal control unit fault (failsafe Micro checksum faulty)
  • 657D Parking brake internal control unit fault (voltage in Failsafe Micro outside specified value range)
  • 657E Parking brake internal control unit fault (reference voltage invalid)
  • 657F Parking brake internal control unit fault (control element for electric parking brake from Failsafe Micro)
  • 6580 Parking brake function indicator light operating element - line disconnection
  • 6581 Parking brake brake status unequal
  • 6582 Actuator - vehicle rolls despite retensioning
  • 6583 Parking brake button defective in 'pull' direction
  • 6584 Parking brake button defective in 'press' direction
  • 6585 TRW Dummy DTC 10
  • 6586 TRW Dummy DTC 11
  • 6587 TRW Dummy DTC 12
  • 6588 TRW Dummy DTC 13
  • D387 EMF: PT CAN communication fault (and 2 other meanings)
  • D394 No message from DSC control unit, receiver EMF, transmitter DSC
  • D395 No message from EGS control unit, receiver EMF, transmitter EGS/HIM (and 1 other meaning)
  • D396 No message (torque 1, 0xA8), receiver parking brake, transmitter Digital Engine Electronics-Digital Diesel Electronics
  • D397 No message (terminal 30G), receiver EMF, transmitter CAS (and 1 other meaning)
  • D398 No message from DSC control unit, receiver EMF, transmitter DSC (and 1 other meaning)
  • D399 No message from DSC control unit, receiver EMF, transmitter DSC (and 1 other meaning)
  • D39A No message, receiver EMF, transmitter JBE (and 1 other meaning)
  • D39B Message (road speed, 1A0) not current
  • D39C No message (speed, 0x1A0), receiver parking brake, transmitter DSC
  • D39D Message (road speed, 1A0) checksum incorrect
  • D39E Message (transmission data, BA) not current
  • D39F TRANSMISSION DATA message (ID: 0xBA) - Timeout
  • D3A0 Message (transmission data, BA) checksum incorrect
  • D3A1 Message (terminal status, 130) not current
  • D3A2 No message (terminal status, 0x130), receiver EMF, transmitter CAS
  • D3A3 Message (terminal status, 130) checksum incorrect
  • D3A4 Message (engine data, 1D0) not current
  • D3A5 No message (engine data, 0x1D0), receiver parking brake, transmitter Digital Engine Electronics-Digital Diesel Electronics
  • D3A6 Message (engine data, 1D0) checksum incorrect
  • D3A7 Message (status DSC, 19E) not current
  • D3A8 No message (status DSC, 0x19E), receiver parking brake, transmitter DSC
  • D3A9 Message (status DSC, 19E) checksum incorrect
  • D3AA Message (Temperatur_Bremse, 37E) not current
  • D3AB No message (Temperatur_Bremse, 0x37E), receiver parking brake, transmitter DSC
  • D3AC Message (Temperatur_Bremse, 37E) checksum incorrect
  • D3AD No message (ambient temperature, 0x310), receiver EMF, transmitter KOMBI
  • D3AE Message (ambient temperature, 310) checksum incorrect
  • D3AF No message (brake pressure wheel, 0x2B2), receiver parking brake, transmitter DSC
  • D3B0 Message (brake pressure wheel, 2B2) checksum incorrect
  • D3B1 No message (dim, 0x202), receiver EMF, transmitter KOMBI
  • D3B2 Message (dim, 0x202) checksum incorrect
  • D3B3 No message (after-running period, voltage supply, 0x3BE), receiver EMF, transmitter CAS
  • D3B4 Message (after-running period voltage supply, 3BE) checksum incorrect
  • D3B5 No message (wheel circumferential velocity, 0xCE), receiver parking brake, transmitter DSC
  • D3B6 Message (wheel circumferential velocity, CE) checksum incorrect
  • D3B7 No message (kilometer reading, 0x330), receiver EMF, transmitter KOMBI
  • D3B8 Message (kilometer reading, 330) checksum incorrect
  • D3BD CAN RX signal
  • D3BE CAN RX
  • D3C2 CAN TX

Every BMW module's fault codes