jensendf940

2016 Cherokee Trail Hawk -- Electric emergency brake stuck on on passenger side. How can I get it to release?

Noah911

Hi. I was wondering if your Jeeps parking brake lamp indicator is illuminated? Also, if you have looked to see if there are any recalls or TSB's associated with your year model Jeep? I found a TSB recall that sounds like it?

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SUBJECT: Electronic Parking Brake Module Connector Water Intrusion OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves inspecting the parking brake module wiring harness connection for terminal corrosion and if needed, replacing the connector. MODELS: 2014 -2016 (KL) Jeep Cherokee NOTE:This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA. NOTE:This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before February 15, 2016 (MDH 0215XX). SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe that the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may not release and a service message is present with a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): • C008E-00-ECUInternal Performance. • C10CD-01-Electronic Park Brake Switch -General Electrical Failure. • C10ED-00-Electronic Park Brake Switch LED. DIAGNOSIS: Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs or symptom conditions, other than the ones listed above are present, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin. If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above or if the technician finds the DTC, perform the Repair Procedure.
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Then, I also found this; someone else says:

Resurrecting an older thread here.
Used the Alfa OBD software to diagnose a problem with the electronic parking brake. It indicated the right side actuator has a fault. I checked the connector and found it to be corroded. Cleaned the connector and cleared the fault code. Everything is back to normal now. Great piece of software/hardware. The cost of a dealer visit paid for.

jensendf940

Thanks for the reply. I'll check out the recall suggestion. If I can locate the connector, I will check that also.

Rickstack

morning folks. Changed the pads and got the stuck on brake. Anyone got results for this yet? Note 2020 jeep cherokee limited

lawsoncl

I had that after doing pads on my 2014. I used the service menu to retract the parking brake as required when replacing the pads , and it refused to unretract and kept telling me to hold the brake and try releasing it. It took several tries but eventually worked.

Rickstack

It kept telling me to release parking brake for service option. I eventually bought cleaner today sprayed and switched the motors from side to side seems to have done the trick