2011 BMW X6 (E71) — Repair Solution

4.4L N63B44A 8cyl 32v DOHC VVT Twin Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto · Park Brake / Hand Brake · Brakes & ABS

BMW X6 (E71) Park Brake / Hand Brake Brakes & ABS Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: X6 (E71)
Year: 2011
Engine: 4.4L N63B44A 8cyl 32v DOHC VVT Twin Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 143,458
Area: Brakes & ABS
Category: Park Brake / Hand Brake

Customer Complaint

The customer reported that the electric park brake would not engage. The handbrake light remained constantly illuminated and an electronic brake warning was displayed on the dashboard.

Problem Summary

The electric park brake system was inoperative, with fault codes relating to internal control unit failure being stored. The warning lights persisted, and clearing the codes only resulted in them returning.

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWE71127253
Vehicle2011 BMW X6 (E71)
Engine4.4L N63B44A 8cyl 32v DOHC VVT Twin Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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