Electronic Parking Brake Reset

asgoesdonsogoesdongo · Oct 20, 2023

Hej -

I got a warning on my 2013 S60 T5 recently that the parking brake needed service. Since I never use the parking brake I wasn't concerned. Then after a few weeks it became "Parking Brake is not fully retracted" and it would beep nonstop so annoyingly I couldn't drive the car. So I took off both rear wheels and removed the EPB connectors and sure enough one of the actuators was busted - applying volage to it did nothing AND it was leaking some kind of fluid.

I just replaced both actuators after I manually retracted both calipers using a T40. So eveything is good, except for the "Parking Brake is not fully retracted" warning is still there and the beeping.

I'd love to not have to go to a dealer or shop to have the EPB reset. Does anybody know how to do that - or if there's a tool that does it?

Thx!

p.rico · Oct 20, 2023

A scan tool or VIDA is likely your only option.

volvogod · Oct 21, 2023

Try locking/unlock the e-brakes a few cycles using the lever at the headlight switch. Try a battery reset.
A better quality OBD scan tool will read most all of the modules and reset stuff.

asgoesdonsogoesdongo · Oct 21, 2023

Thanks I tried setting/resetting the brake many many times with no luck. I also tried disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes, but I should probably try it again now that the piston is fully retracted.

I appreciate the replies but I'm looking for a known good tool that will perform this particuar function. I'll buy whichever one I need to, but I want to know in advance it will work. Thx.

Old Reliable · Oct 21, 2023

OP I want to tell you to use Autel but the software has had some issues lately so before you use it I want to make sure the bugs are worked out. It's a shame because when it works, it's fantastic.

Thomas.brian23 · Oct 21, 2023

Where are you located? Maybe there is another user on this forum who has a copy of VIDA that would be willing to meet up with you. I would be willing to if we weren't too far from one another.

asgoesdonsogoesdongo · Oct 21, 2023

Thanks I'm in San Diego. I don't know what VIDA is I'll look into that now. If it's just software and it will solve this issue I'm ALL IN!

p.rico · Oct 21, 2023

asgoesdonsogoesdongo said:
I'm looking for a known good tool that will perform this particuar function. I'll buy whichever one I need to, but I want to know in advance it will work. Thx.

You need VIDA. This is what we’ve already prescribed. Find someone with a DiCE unit and a copy of VIDA on a laptop.

Old Reliable · Oct 21, 2023

If you by chance have a 2534, that should work too with VIDA. That's what I will probably do.

p.rico · Oct 21, 2023

A copy of VIDA for use as diagnostics and fault troubleshooting can be found for free here on Swedespeed. The only reason you pay for subscription is to download software to upgrade modules.

You still need an interface though. A DiCE clone or other type of interface to connect the laptop to the OBD on the car.

Every Volvo user really needs to have these if you aren’t going to be going to a dealer.

Thomas.brian23 · Oct 21, 2023

I highly recommend downloading a VM for VIDA, especially if your laptop has some horsepower.

I‘m on the other side of the country (Pennsylvania) so it would be a bit of a haul even if we agreed to meet halfway. 😬

Electronic Parking Brake Reset

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