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DTC C028F

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Park Brake › Other Information › DTC C028F
BrakesDTC C028F

DTC C028F

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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C028F 01: Park Brake Solenoid Actuator Circuit Short to Battery
DTC C028F 02: Park Brake Solenoid Actuator Circuit Short to Ground
DTC C028F 08: Park Brake Solenoid Actuator Circuit Performance-Signal Invalid

Circuit/System Description

The parking brake control module has an internal motor, apply actuator, release actuator, and temperature sensor. The parking brake control module also contains the logic for applying and releasing the parking brake when commanded by the park brake control switch. When the 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. The parking brake control module contains an internal park brake solenoid actuator, and performs diagnostics on the solenoid actuator circuitry to verify it is functioning properly

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition OFF, ACCESSORY, or RUN mode.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The parking brake control module detects an internal park brake solenoid malfunction.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•  The electric parking brake is disabled, one release allowed.
•  A message and/or a warning indicator may be displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•  The parking brake control module clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 40 ignition cycles.
•  The condition for the DTC is no longer present.

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


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Verify that DTC C028F is not set.

If DTC is set, program the parking brake control module. If the DTC resets, replace the K83 Parking Brake Control Module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification

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