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DTC 2-1 Parking Brake

DIAGNOSTIC PERIOD
During regular diagnosis

DESCRIPTION OF DIAGNOSIS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) indicator light is turned on when the parking brake ON signal is detected for more than 30 seconds while driving.

PROBABLE CAUSE
- Low fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir.
- Open circuit between the BACK-UP LIGHTS/METER LIGHTS (10 A) fuse and brake system light.
- Blown brake system light bulb.
- Open circuit or short to body ground between the brake system light and ABS control unit.
- Parking brake switch stuck ON.
- Short to body ground between the brake system light and parking brake switch.
- Brake fluid level switch stuck ON.
- Short to body ground between the brake system light and brake fluid level switch.
- Faulty ABS control unit.

PROBABLE CAUSE WHEN SYMPTOM DOES NOT REAPPEAR
Driving with the parking brake applied-(No problem).

Refer to Diagnostic Charts. DTC 2-1