Parking Brake System

DTC C056E

Diagnostic Instructions

- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
- Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
- Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C056E 41

Electronic Control Unit Software Not Programmed

DTC C056E 42

Electronic Control Unit Software Calibration Not Programmed

DTC C056E 5A

Electronic Control Unit Software Not Plausible

Circuit/System Description

The electric parking brake control module has an internal motor, apply actuator, release actuator, and temperature sensor. The electric parking brake control module also contains the logic for applying and releasing the parking brake when commanded by the electric parking brake switch. When the electric parking brake control module receives a signal from the switch the internal circuit board temperature is checked to verify it is within operating range before the control module performs the requested operation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition OFF, ACCESSORY, or RUN mode.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The electric parking brake module has detected an internal software malfunction.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

C056E 41, C056E 5A

- The electric parking brake is disabled.
- A message and/or a warning indicator may be displayed.

C056E 42

- The electric parking brake functionality is degraded.
- A message and/or a warning indicator may be displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

- The electric parking brake module clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 40 ignition cycles.
- The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.
- The latest software and calibrations are programmed into the electric parking brake module.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Park Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Electronic Parking Brake Control Module Description

Electrical Information Reference

- Circuit Testing
- Connector Repairs
- Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
- Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Verify DTC C056E is not set.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for Electric Parking Brake Module replacement, setup, and programming