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Brake System Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting

  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check the brake system indicator for the following conditions:
    • Brake system indicator does not come on at all, go to step 3.
    • Brake system indicator stays on all the time, go to step  5
    • Brake system indicator comes on for 2 seconds, then goes off. Repair open in the wire between terminal No. 3 of the ALT 4P connector and terminal B8 of the gauge assembly.
  3. Turn the ignition switch OFF then ON (II) again.

    Does the ABS indicator come on ? 

    1. YES  - Go to step 4.
    2. NO  - Repair open in the indicator power source circuit.
    • Blown BACKUP LIGHT (10A) fuse.
    • Open in the wire between the BACKUP LIGHT (10A) fuse and the gauge assembly.
    • Open circuit inside the fuse box.
  4. Check the brake system indicator bulb in the gauge assembly.

    Is the bulb OK? 

    1. YES  - Repair open in the brake system indicator circuit.
    2. NO  - Replace the brake system indicator bulb.
  5. Start the engine.

    Does the brake system indicator go off? 

    1. YES  - System is OK at this time.
    2. NO  - Go to step 6.
  6. Check the ABS indicator.

    Does the ABS indicator come on? 

    1. YES  - Read the ABS DTC's (see How to Retrieve DTCs  ), and do the applicable troubleshooting.
    2. NO  - Go to step 7.
  7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  8. Disconnect the ABS/TCS control unit connector B(16P).
  9. Start the engine, and check the brake system indicator.

    Does the brake system indicator go off? 

    1. YES  - Replace the ABS/TCS control unit.
    2. NO  - Check the brake system indicator circuit (short to body ground between terminal No. 3 of the ALT 4P connector and terminal B8 of the gauge assembly), parking brake switch (stuck ON) and brake fluid level switch (stuck ON).