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2013 MAZDA CX-9

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0127high severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Parking Brake Control Module

on 2013 Mazda CX-9 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the electronic parking brake module.

Symptoms

  • Parking brake warning light
  • Electronic parking brake inoperative
  • Brake warning message
  • Cannot release parking brake
  • Hill hold not working

Common causes

  • EPB module failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • EPB actuator failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check EPB module fuse
  2. Test module power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Try manual EPB release procedure
  5. Test EPB actuator motors

Repair notes

If parking brake is stuck engaged, use manual release procedure first. Check fuses.

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