C0510
Hill Hold Function Disabled
The brake or stability control module has disabled the hill hold (auto-hold) function due to a related fault. Hill start assist is unavailable until the underlying fault is repaired.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Related fault disables hill holdCommon
- Communication bus fault to brake systemsPossible
Parts involved
- Brake Control Module
- Esp Control Module
- Epb Module
C0510 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.