Code Definition

C2250 — Electric Parking Brake Actuator Malfunction

System: Chassis  |  Type: Generic (OBD-II Standard)  |  Make: Mitsubishi

About C2250

C2250 is a generic (obd-ii standard) chassis diagnostic trouble code recorded for Mitsubishi vehicles. It belongs to the C-prefix family of codes, which covers chassis, braking, steering, suspension, or stability-control faults.

Scanning & clearing: Chassis (C) codes are stored in the ABS, traction control, or stability-control modules. An enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is usually required to read and clear them.

Because C2250 is a generic OBD-II code, its base definition is shared across manufacturers. The specific diagnostic steps, reference values, and repair procedures can vary by vehicle, and the TaT Diagnostic Assistant includes verified procedures submitted by working technicians.

Code Information

C2250 is stored by the electric parking brake ECU on Mitsubishi models fitted with an electric park brake, most commonly the Pajero Sport, when the ECU detects that the actuator is not behaving as commanded. The ECU applies and releases the parking brake by driving an electric motor through a reduction gear and clutch mechanism, monitoring current draw and travel to confirm the brake reached the commanded position. The code covers several distinct actuator failures: the motor failing or the reduction gear locking, the motor or gear rotating freely with no load, the brake failing to apply or re...

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