Parking Brake Switch Test: Test

NOTE:  If both the ABS/VSA indicator and the brake system indicator come on at the same time, check the VSA system for DTCs first.

• 1. Driver's Dashboard Panel - Remove
• 2. Driver's Dashboard Undercover - Remove - Refer to: Passenger's Dashboard Undercover Removal and InstallationDriver's Dashboard Undercover Removal and Installation
• 3. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover - Remove
• 4. Parking Brake Switch - Test

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  1. Disconnect the connector (A)

  2. Check for continuity between the switch terminal (B) and body ground.

  • With the parking brake pedal pressed, there should be continuity.
  • With the parking brake pedal released, there should be no continuity.

  NOTE:  If the parking brake switch and the brake fluid level switch are OK, but the brake system indicator does not function, do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function .

  3. Connect the connector.

• 5. All Removed Parts - Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.