C060D code meaning
Left Park Brake Actuator Control Circuit High
What C060D means
Here one of the two left motor leads reads high: it is shorted to battery voltage, or touches another live wire, so the low side of the bridge cannot pull it down. A bridge driver such as the DRV8873-Q1 detects an output shorted to the battery and disables the stage to protect itself. The motor sits in the rear caliper, where ZF's design drives a spindle through a gearbox, so its leads run along the moving suspension and through a weather-exposed plug. Hyundai's left-side motor short/open bulletin (code C2416) and GM's rear-circuit resistance check in PIT5662A show the same weak spots. No maker publishes C060D. The left side stays as it was, and the driver gets a park brake warning.
C060D at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modePossible
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.5 to 2.5 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of C060D
- Park brake warning lamp on
- Left rear brake does not respond to the switch
- Electronic pad change mode cannot be entered
Common causes of C060D
- Most likelyMotor lead shorted to a battery-fed wire
- PossibleMoisture bridging pins in the caliper connector
- Less likelyFailed driver stage in the brake control module
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Left epb actuatorEpb control module
What each part of C060D means
| C | Chassis system: brakes, ABS, steering and suspension. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 0D | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note C060D and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about C060D
What does C060D mean?
C060D means "Left Park Brake Actuator Control Circuit High". Here one of the two left motor leads reads high: it is shorted to battery voltage, or touches another live wire, so the low side of the bridge cannot pull it down. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with C060D?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With C060D the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will C060D fail an emissions test?
C060D is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is C060D to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 2.5 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will C060D clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.