C0613 code meaning
Right Park Brake Actuator Performance/Stuck Off
What C0613 means
C0613 covers a right actuator that is powered but fails to clamp. The wiring is intact, yet the module never sees the motor turn or the current rise that marks pads pressed against the disc. Mitsubishi gives a concrete case with C10B0-09 on the 2023 Outlander PHEV: during apply the right motor does not rotate, and after ten seconds or more the ABS unit flags it and disables both the parking brake and hill start assist. Bosch patents read clamping force from motor current, so a flat current curve points to a slipping belt, stripped gear or idle spindle; ZF's actuator drives the spindle through a belt and a gearbox. FMVSS 135 requires the parking brake to hold a loaded car on a 20 % grade. No maker publishes C0613; the left twin is C060E.
C0613 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modePossible
- Repair difficultyHard
- Typical labor0.5 to 2 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of C0613
- Parking brake warning lamp and message
- Parked vehicle may creep on a slope
- No motor noise from the right rear when the brake is applied
Common causes of C0613
- Most likelyStripped gear, slipping belt or broken spindle inside the right actuator
- PossibleMotor seized by corrosion after water entry
- PossibleHigh resistance in the right circuit starving the motor of current
- Less likelyPads or disc worn far beyond limit, or caliper not calibrated after a brake job
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Right epb actuatorEpb control module
What each part of C0613 means
| C | Chassis system: brakes, ABS, steering and suspension. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 13 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note C0613 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 C0613
What does C0613 mean?
C0613 means "Right Park Brake Actuator Performance/Stuck Off". C0613 covers a right actuator that is powered but fails to clamp. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with C0613?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With C0613 the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will C0613 fail an emissions test?
C0613 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 C0613 to fix?
Difficulty: hard. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 2 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will C0613 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.