Electric Park Brake Fault

[kamold]

EPB decided to not disengage this morning.
Restarted the car and it released ok.

I have the following fault codes against the controller:

                Address 53: Parking Brake       Labels: 5N0-907-801.clb
Control Module Part Number: 3C8 907 801 A    HW: 3C8 907 801 A
  Component and/or Version: J540 EPB3  VW-10498 0003
           Software Coding: 0000057
            Work Shop Code: WSC 05311 000 00000
                      VCID: 28540A039BFA477E16-807C
5 Faults Found:

03200 - Switch for Electric Parking Brake (E538) 
            012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00111100
                    Fault Priority: 1
                    Fault Frequency: 3
                    Reset counter: 109
                    Mileage: 84789 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2009.14.03
                    Time: 14:40:09

             Freeze Frame:
                    Voltage: 12.30 V
                    Count: 10
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Hex Value: 0x12E1
                    Hex Value: 0x0001
                    Hex Value: 0x1010

02432 - Supply Voltage for Left Parking Brake Motor (V282) 
            011 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101011
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 109
                    Mileage: 85073 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2009.14.12
                    Time: 08:28:58

             Freeze Frame:
                    Voltage: 13.50 V
                    Count: 30
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Hex Value: 0x1271
                    Hex Value: 0x0001
                    Hex Value: 0x1010

02433 - Supply Voltage for Right Parking Brake Motor (V283) 
            011 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101011
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 109
                    Mileage: 85073 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2009.14.12
                    Time: 08:28:58

             Freeze Frame:
                    Voltage: 13.50 V
                    Count: 31
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Hex Value: 0x1271
                    Hex Value: 0x0001
                    Hex Value: 0x1010

16366 - Control Module - Internal Malfunction; CPU 2 
            014 - Defective - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101110
                    Fault Priority: 1
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 109
                    Mileage: 85073 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2009.14.12
                    Time: 08:28:58

             Freeze Frame:
                    Voltage: 13.50 V
                    Count: 41
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Hex Value: 0x1271
                    Hex Value: 0x0001
                    Hex Value: 0x1010

16352 - Control Module - Electrical Error 
            014 - Defective - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101110
                    Fault Priority: 1
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 109
                    Mileage: 85073 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2009.14.12
                    Time: 08:28:37

             Freeze Frame:
                    Voltage: 13.60 V
                    Count: 42
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Hex Value: 0x12F1
                    Hex Value: 0x0001
                    Hex Value: 0x1010

Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar fault and could confirm that simply replacing the control module resolved it?

Thanks

[transporterq]

My EPB would not disengage on my 07 Passat a few years ago while in a shopping center car park, called the RAA as I knew it would need a tow. They send out a chap to first inspect the car, asked where my fuses are, I opened my drivers side door, opened that panel, open the passenger side door, open that panel then open the bonnet to show the fuses there, which ones do you want I asked? Very shortly after that he arranged for a tow. Mine simple needed a new EPB, but I was told that later models also require a computer upgrade for the EPB program.
Peter.

[Umai Naa!!]

Pop the button out, and look at the part number on it.

If it ends in BREH, replace it with the superceded part and see how you go.

[kamold]

Thanks Umai Naa, its a 3C0927225B.

I've ordered a new switch, and a superceding EPB module 3AA907801J.
Hopefully it can stay together until parts arrive from OS, as I wasn't prepared to pay $1k for the module and $116 for the switch...I'll take out some roadside assistance though just in case.

[XXX-1.8T]

I had this issue and the new switch fixed it.

But if you drive off with it on it releases automatically anyways.

[kamold]

The fault codes concern me, so I think I'll do both. Although the control module is under the centre console which is apparently a big job to remove. Will do the switch as soon as it arrives.

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[Umai Naa!!]

Definitely do the switch first, clear the codes, and see how you go.

I think I've only ever come across one where the switch didn't completely fix it, but it was real early B6.

[kamold]

Thanks will do. Have a second hand controller coming from a CC so will use that if needed, didn't break the bank.

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[cof]

Pop the button out, and look at the part number on it.

If it ends in BREH, replace it with the superceded part and see how you go.

I've got a similar intermittent problem. How do you pop the button out?

[Umai Naa!!]

Pull the end cover off the dash, and push it out from the back.

[cof]

Cheers for that.

[kamold]

Replaced switch today, have controller on hand to see what happens.

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[kamold]

Just to finish this thread off, the problem persisted so I replaced the EPB controller (bit of a mission as it sits under the center console and needs a fair bit of trim removed).
Calibrated steering angle sensor etc and has been working fine since then.