Handbrake fault: C1801

[iRS]

Does this mean anything to anyone?

At this point, I'm not sure if its a message that the handbrake motor is on the way out or something else, such as low pads may be??

The car's now up to 205,000 miles so there should be plenty of life left in it yet!

[J44EAG]

This code came up on my car after we relined the hand brake caliper, Roger.

A battery disconnect cured the issue after we tried to clear it with my iCarsoft and also Jagcares`Autologic unit. It could well be the pads are well down on your car. The reline procedure was detailed in my brake articles in the magazine during the early part of this year. (2018)

Give me a call if you get stuck.

Mike

[davidr]

Sounds to me like the mechanism is maybe partially siezed? Causing the motor to load up too soon?

[iRS]

Thanks guys. Good to hear from you both.
Time to get the car in the garage and have a look.........