Schematic Reference: Brake Warning System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Hydraulic Brake Connector End Views or Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Inspect the brake fluid level.

Is the brake fluid level OK?

Go to Step 3

Go to Brake Fluid Loss

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Release the park brake.
3. With a scan tool, observe the Park Brake Switch parameter in the Park Brake data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Park Brake Switch parameter is OFF?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

With a scan tool, observe the Brake Fluid Level Status parameter in the Hydraulic Brakes data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Brake Fluid Level Status parameter is OK?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 6

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the park brake switch.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. With a scan tool, observe the Park Brake Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Park Brake Switch parameter is Off?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. With a scan tool, observe the Brake Fluid Level Status parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Brake Fluid Level Status parameter is OK?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

Test the signal circuit of the park brake switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Test the signal circuit of the brake fluid level switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the park brake switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the brake fluid level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

Replace the park brake switch. Refer to Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement in Park Brake.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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Replace the brake fluid level switch. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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