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C10E2 on 2011-2018 Volkswagen Touareg — Control Module for Electronic Parking Brake: Electrical Failure

1 vehicles · 1 makes · $300-$900 repair

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2011-2018Volkswagen Touareg

C10E2 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code meaning “Control Module for Electronic Parking Brake: Electrical Failure.” C10E2 is a VAG (Volkswagen/Audi Group) chassis fault code stored by the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control module. It indicates an electrical failure in the EPB system (subcode 01), or in the related variant (subcode 54) a missing calibration/basic setting. It typically points to a problem in the parking-brake motor circuit and often presents with a flashing parking-brake switch LED and a warning message in the instrument cluster. This code is most commonly reported on 2011-2018 Volkswagen Touareg, with repair costs ranging from $300 to $900.

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  • Common Causes
  • Repair Cost
  • Vehicles (1)
  • Related Codes
  • FAQ
  • Sources (3)
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Common Causes

1Faulty wiring, corroded connectors, or poor ground in the EPB motor circuit
2Defective electronic parking brake actuator/motor (caliper motor)
3Low or weak battery voltage damaging or disrupting the EPB module
4Missing basic setting / calibration not performed after a brake or caliper service (subcode 54)
5Failed EPB control module
6Air gap not reset after rear pad/caliper replacement

Typical Repair Cost

$300 - $900

Based on 1 documented vehicle-specific issues. Actual cost depends on root cause and vehicle.

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Vehicles Affected (1)

Volkswagen C10E2 page →
TouaregModerate

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator / Module Electrical Failure

2011-2018$300-$9000 reports

Related Codes (8)

00290ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Left (G46)00301ABS Return Flow Pump (V39)01130ABS Operation: Implausible Signal01276ABS Hydraulic Pump (V64)01315ABS Hydraulic Return Pump (VAG)01316ABS Control Module: No Signal/Communication01772Brake Light Switch (VAG)02250ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (VAG)

FAQ

What does C10E2 mean?

C10E2 stands for "Control Module for Electronic Parking Brake: Electrical Failure." C10E2 is a VAG (Volkswagen/Audi Group) chassis fault code stored by the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control module. It indicates an electrical failure in the EPB system (subcode 01), or in the related variant (subcode 54) a missing calibration/basic setting. It typically points to a problem in the parking-brake motor circuit and often presents with a flashing parking-brake switch LED and a warning message in the instrument cluster.

What are the most common causes of C10E2?

The most common causes of C10E2 are: Faulty wiring, corroded connectors, or poor ground in the EPB motor circuit, Defective electronic parking brake actuator/motor (caliper motor), Low or weak battery voltage damaging or disrupting the EPB module, Missing basic setting / calibration not performed after a brake or caliper service (subcode 54), Failed EPB control module, Air gap not reset after rear pad/caliper replacement. The specific cause varies by vehicle.

How much does it cost to fix C10E2?

Repair costs for C10E2 range from $300 to $900, depending on the vehicle and root cause.

Which vehicles are affected by C10E2?

Au7o has documented C10E2 across 1 vehicle models from 1 manufacturers: Volkswagen.

Sources (3)

  • ForumEPB (Electronic Park Brake) Stuck and Won't Release - VW Touareg 7P — Ross-Tech Forums
  • ForumElectronic Parking Brake - Electrical Failure — Club Touareg Forum
  • ForumParking Brake Failure — MyTreg Forum

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