Brake system fault when battery low
Discussion
EDIT: It needed a software update to the ABS system. ignore what is written below- the only way to fix is to take it to a dealer.
I forgot to plug the car into the trickle charger for a week and when I went to use it this fault appeared.
I understand it has happened to a few other cars and the fault is fixed at the dealer.
For those who have had this fault fixed by the dealer please can you let me know what they did- did they replace the battery ? How long did the repair take?
I called my dealer and was advised to try charging the battery - I disconnected the battery and charged it until charger said it was at capacity. I then reconnected the battery all to no avail- fault is still there - I can move the car and the brake pedal still responds.
Has anyone fixed this at home - I'm trying to avoid the hassle of getting it to and from the dealer.
Many thanks
I forgot to plug the car into the trickle charger for a week and when I went to use it this fault appeared.
I understand it has happened to a few other cars and the fault is fixed at the dealer.
For those who have had this fault fixed by the dealer please can you let me know what they did- did they replace the battery ? How long did the repair take?
I called my dealer and was advised to try charging the battery - I disconnected the battery and charged it until charger said it was at capacity. I then reconnected the battery all to no avail- fault is still there - I can move the car and the brake pedal still responds.
Has anyone fixed this at home - I'm trying to avoid the hassle of getting it to and from the dealer.
Many thanks
Edited by Miserablegit on Saturday 18th December 17:25
Life110 said:
I wonder if this is just electronic parking brake calibration as it puts up the same brake error on the dash. It's easy to reset, I'll dig out the procedure to test it.
That would be wonderful if you could - I’ve already purchased your alloy Dzus fasteners for when I can use the car again!AlpineGuy said:
Some fault codes need to erased via the clip diagnostic tool before they clear.
This is possibly that.
Also some abs units have a software update to be applied to clear some ‘incorrectly ‘ shown faults.
Like most cars now days.
Probably worth getting to your location dealer .
My car has been in for 3 services - at least 2 of those after the faults first appeared on other cars - I’d like to think the software is up to date.This is possibly that.
Also some abs units have a software update to be applied to clear some ‘incorrectly ‘ shown faults.
Like most cars now days.
Probably worth getting to your location dealer .
One of the downsides of alpine ownership is it’s a ball ache to get a car to a dealer. My supplying dealer is about 2.5 hrs away.
Iceblue said:
Had this warning (Brake system error) last winter whilst driving thought it was a abs sensor etc. as car still drove normally. Apparently like you say can be caused by a low battery voltage even though I had just driven 15 miles.
Had the software reset at Alpine about 45mins been fine ever since.
Many thanks- if I need it then hopefully they could do it while I wait as a return journey without a car is akin to planes trains and automobiles Had the software reset at Alpine about 45mins been fine ever since.
Life110 said:
I wonder if this is just electronic parking brake calibration as it puts up the same brake error on the dash. It's easy to reset, I'll dig out the procedure to test it.
I don’t suppose you’ve managed to find the details have you please - in the words of Princess Leia - “you’re my only hope” before I have to admit defeat and get it to a dealer with a recovery service.Many thanks
Alpine guy was correct- it was a software update needed. Quite ticked off it wasn’t done at last service as it’s been a massive inconvenience but it’s done now and was wonderful to drive back despite the traffic.
I’m sure every time it goes to a dealer they remove another exhaust baffle and add a few more hp
Thanks for all the assistance. hope this thread is of use to someone else
I’m sure every time it goes to a dealer they remove another exhaust baffle and add a few more hp
Thanks for all the assistance. hope this thread is of use to someone else
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