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Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative







*BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR INOPERATIVE









For a complete Instrument Cluster Circuit Diagram, Schematics and Diagrams.

Diagnostic Test

1. BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR SWITCH




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Connect a jumper wire between cavity 1 and cavity 2 of the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Is the Brake Warning Indicator lamp on?

Yes

- Replace the Brake Fluid Level Switch. Removal.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test

No

- Go to 2

2. MEASURE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT RESISTANCE




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Connect a jumper wire between cavity 1 and cavity 2 of the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Brake Warning Indicator circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes

- Check the Brake Warning Indicator lamp. If the lamp is OK, replace the Instrument Cluster. Instrument Cluster - Removal.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test

No

- Repair the Brake Warning Indicator circuit for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test