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Schematic Reference: Brake Warning System Schematics

1

Did you review the Brake Warning System Description and Operation and the Brake Assist System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes

2

Start the vehicle.

Is the REDUCED BRAKE POWER message displayed for 1 minute before the SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER message is displayed?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Perform the Brake Assist System Diagnosis

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

4

  1. Disconnect the Supplemental Brake Assist connector.
  2. Test the ignition 1 circuit for an open or a short to ground.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 5

5

Test both ground circuits for opens.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 6

6

Test the engine on signal circuit for an open or a short to ground.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

Test the vehicle speed signal circuit for an open.

Did you find and correct the condittion?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8

Test the supplemental brake assist signal circuit for an open or a short to voltage.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

9

  1. Connect the supplement brake assist connector.
  2. Disconnect the instrument panel cluster connector.
  3. Connect a DMM from battery positive voltage to the supplemental brake assist signal circuit.
  4. Turn the ignition to the RUN position while observing the DMM.

Did the DMM flash battery voltage?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Replace the Supplemental Brake Assist pump motor assembly Refer to Power Brake Booster Auxiliary Pump Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Start the engine.

Does the Service Brake Booster message stay on?

Go to Step 2

System OK