B0005

DTC B0005

Circuit Description
The park brake switch monitors if the park brake is engaged. When the body control module (BCM) sees the park brake switch input grounded, it sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting illumination of the red brake indicator.

DTC Descriptors
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:
^ DTC B0005 In Park Switch

Conditions for Running the DTC
The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC
The BCM detects a ground on the park brake switch signal circuit for longer than 2 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The red BRAKE warning indicator turns ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ The condition for the DTC is no longer present and the DTC is cleared with a scan tool.
^ The electronic brake control module (EBCM) automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

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DTC B0005