2005 Jaguar S-Type auto parking brake won't release. Any options before having it towed to a repair shop?

Asked by bill86301 May 11, 2015 at 12:20 PM about the 2005 Jaguar S-TYPE 3.0L V6 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2005 Jaguar S-Type auto parking brake won't release. Any options before having it towed
to a repair shop?

azmogul2010 answered 8 years ago

I had this same problem and it was the fact that the battery needed to be replaced. The dealer told me that if the battery voltage drops it locks up the parking brake.

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Nick_of_Kent answered 8 years ago

Had exactly this problem and the solution was as azmogal2010 says a new battery and then perfect. Prior to the new battery to release the electronic hand brake I had to disconnect the battery and touch the terminals together; then when turning the engine off holding the handbrake button downwards so it does not turn on.

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harvesterOFsorrow answered 8 years ago

yes these guys are right but could be a bad connection or terminals too. So if its all hooked up tight and no corrosion then it is definitely the battery

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DtownTheo answered 7 years ago

I had the exact same problem on my 2005 s-type, replaced my battery and once the tech reset everything = No problem since then.

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Tonya answered 3 years ago

I brought a new battery and my brakes are still locked

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