Parking Brake Warning Switch: Testing and Inspection

Parking Brake Switch Test

NOTE: If both the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on at the same time, check the ABS or VSA system for DTC's first: ABS, How To Troubleshoot The ABS (Without VSA) VSA. How To Troubleshoot The VSA System

1. Remove the center console. Center Console Removal/Installation

2. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake switch (B).

3. Check for continuity between the switch terminal (C) and body ground.
- With the parking brake lever pulled, there should be continuity.

- With the parking brake lever released, there should be no continuity.

NOTE: If the parking brake switch and brake fluid level switch are OK, but the brake system indicator does not function, do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function. [1][2]Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

4. Reconnect the parking brake switch connector.

5. Reinstall the center console. Center Console Removal/Installation