Parking Brake Switch Inspection

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH INSPECTION

1. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH

(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal and switch body with the switch ON (switch pin released).

(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminal and switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in). If operation is not as specified, replace the switch or inspect ground point.






2. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the parking brake switch and the brake fluid warning switch.
(b) Ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
(c) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up. If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect wire harness.