konstantin_fuchs40
Seat Leon electronic parking brake malfunction
Summary of the thread
The electronic parking brake on a 2011 Seat Leon diesel was malfunctioning, with an error stored in the memory and a warning light illuminated. Initial diagnostics suggested a defective electric motor in the brake calliper as the likely cause. A suggestion was made to check the brake sensor connection for loose wires, but ultimately, the issue was confirmed to be the defective motor. The problem was resolved at a workshop with a repair cost of 505€, restoring vehicle safety.
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konstantin_fuchs40 (community.author)
Thank you for your input. Could you please provide additional detail on how to check the brake sensor connection? I want to ensure I'm performing the inspection correctly before proceeding further.
ludwigwerner1
Okay, yeah, if you already did brake diagnostics and it points to the motor, then it's super likely that's the culprit, I'd say don't mess with it too much. I'm really just a novice when it comes to cars. Honestly, with vehicle safety on the line, especially with brakes, I wouldn't risk making things worse. I really recommend taking it to a proper workshop to get it sorted. Good luck!
konstantin_fuchs40 (community.author)
Thank you for confirming my suspicions and for the quick response. I took it to a workshop and, as you suspected, the electric motor in the brake calliper was indeed defective. The repair cost was 505€. Vehicle safety is back to normal.
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ludwigwerner1
Whoa, electronic parking brake issues are never fun! Had a similar thing happen on my older car, though it wasn't a Seat. I'm no expert, but it really sounds like that electric motor thing you mentioned. But before you go spending serious cash, did you check the brake sensor connection? Sometimes it's just a loose wire causing all the chaos, especially with the error light flashing. It's worth a peek!