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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The travel switch opens if the actuator movement is excessive while the park brake is being applied. An open travel switch indicates the park brake is out of adjustment.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • The parking brake is being released.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PBCM detects an open travel switch until system pressure is at least 6200 kPa (900 psi).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The SERVICE PARK BRAKE indicator turns ON.
    • Electro-hydraulic park brake function may be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present and you use the procedure specified in Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearing .

Diagnostic Aids

Thoroughly inspect connections or circuitry that may cause an intermittent malfunction. Refer to the following:

    •  Testing for Electrical Intermittents
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs
    •  Connector Repairs

Step

Action

Yes

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Schematic Reference: Park Brake System Schematics

1

Did you perform the Park Brake Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Park Brake

2

Check the park brake for proper adjustment. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Push in the park brake switch.
  2. Observe the actuator piston rod stroke.

Did the actuator piston rod have a full stroke?

Go to Park Brake Pressure Sensor Circuit Check

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the park brake pump assembly. Refer to Park Brake Pump Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 5

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5

  1. Reconnect all the connectors.
  2. Clear DTCs. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearing
  3. Operate the park brake.
  4. Verify that no DTCs reset. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Displaying .

Did the same DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 6

6

Did any DTCs reset?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK