02433 – Supply Voltage for Right Parking Brake Motor (V283): Electrical Fault in Circuit

02433 – Supply Voltage for Right Parking Brake Motor (V283): Open Circuit

Possible Symptoms

  • Parking Brake Warning Light active/flashing

Possible Causes

  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Right Parking Brake Motor (V283) faulty
  • Right Parking Brake Motor (V283) Power Supply faulty
  • Right Parking Brake Motor (V283) faulty

Possible Solutions

  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Right Parking Brake Motor (V283)
  • Check Right Parking Brake Motor (V283) Power Supply
  • Perform Terminal 30 Reset
    • Remove Fuse(s) for a short Time.

Special Notes

  • When found in VW Passat (3C): Parking Brake:
    • Clear Fault Codes with Engine running (to ensure proper Voltage Supply). When checking Voltage with this Fault Code stored, the Module may not output Power to the Motor. Try clearing Fault Codes and Operating the EPB as mentioned below before testing again.
      • Switch Ignition OFF for about 10 Seconds
      • Start the Engine and keep it running while trying to clear Fault Codes.
      • Press the Parking Brake Button (E538) in 5 Second Intervals.
    • Check TPI 2013530 (Rest of World) or TSB 2015075/01-07-47 (North American Region) for possible Control Module Software Update which corrects Low Voltage Sensitivity. This Update can be considered mandatory if you have these Fault Codes stored!