C100C07 on Audi: Electro-mechanical parking brake button mechanical malfunction
Diagnostic trouble code C100C07 on Audi vehicles — what it means, the common
causes, and how to confirm the real fault before replacing parts.
What does C100C07 mean?
C100C07 indicates: Electro-mechanical parking brake button mechanical malfunction.
This relates to the Chassis system.
Common causes of C100C07
Fault in parking lock button E816 (less than two of three circuit elements actuated when button is pressed)
Implausible signal from button E816 shift elements (three shift elements for reliability/diagnostics failing to confirm actuation)
Fault in electromechanical parking brake button E538 mechanical operation
What to check (live data)
Button E816 shift element signals (plausible operation requires at least two of three circuit elements actuated simultaneously)
Button E816 shift status transmitted to J587 via two interfaces
LIN bus signal from E816 to J587
CAN bus signal from J587 to gearbox control unit
Parts often involved in C100C07
Parking lock button E816 (P button)
Electromechanical parking brake button E538
Selector lever sensors control unit J587
Don't replace parts until the root cause is confirmed — many of these codes are caused by wiring, a connector or an upstream fault, not the part itself.
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C100C07 is a diagnostic trouble code: Electro-mechanical parking brake button mechanical malfunction.
What are the common causes of C100C07 on an Audi?
Common causes include: Fault in parking lock button E816 (less than two of three circuit elements actuated when button is pressed), Implausible signal from button E816 shift elements (three shift elements for reliability/diagnostics failing to confirm actuation), Fault in electromechanical parking brake button E538 mechanical operation. The exact cause depends on the vehicle — confirm it before replacing parts.
Can I keep driving an Audi with C100C07?
It depends on the fault and your symptoms. Some causes are minor, others can damage components or affect safety. Get the root cause confirmed before deciding.
How do I fix C100C07 on an Audi?
Confirm the actual root cause with targeted tests first, then replace only the part that's at fault. AutoDX Pro gives you the root cause, the exact tests, and the parts for C100C07 on your specific Audi.