Water Intrusion Stopping Jeep EPB

Owners of 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may describe that the EPB (electronic parking brake) may not release and a service message is present with a MIL on. DTC C008E-00 (ECU internal performance), C10CD-01 (electronic park brake switch general electrical failure) and/or C10ED-00 (electronic park brake switch LED) may be present. Water intrusion at the EPB connector may be the cause.

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Mike Mavrigian

Dec. 7, 2022

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Pull the EPB module and connector through the cutaway for inspection.
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The EPB module is located in the back left side of the cargo area interior near the spare tire and is attached by a slide locking retainer. Remove the EPB module hold-down nut. Remove the storage bin and pull the EPB module and connector through the opening. Remove the connector and inspect for terminal corrosion.

Inspect the connector for terminal corrosion.
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If there is evidence of terminal corrosion, remove the interior trim panels to allow access to the harness for EPB connector pigtail replacement. Replace the EPB module and connector. Note that the orange and tallow wires are a twisted pair for shielding purposes. Be careful to continue the twist at the same rate for these wires.

Example of interior trim panels removed for access.
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The connector is available as P/N 68256811AA. The module for 2014 models is P/N 68148902AE. The module for 2015-2016 models is P/N 68265141AB.

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Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.