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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Set the ignition to LOCK.

Is the park brake released?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 7

2

Look at the instrument cluster.

Is the BRAKE lamp illuminated?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Check for a mechanical problem in one of the following areas:
  2. • The park brake cable Park Brake Cable Inspection
    • The park brake shoes Parking Brake Shoe Inspection
  3. Adjust, repair, or replace components as required.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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4

Disconnect the pump motor switch.

Does the park brake apply?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Repair the short to B+ in CKT 1131 (YEL/BLK).

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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6

Find and repair the mechanical problem in the brake, cable, or linkage.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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7

  1. Turn the ignition to RUN.
  2. Make sure that the transmission range (TR) selector is in Park.
  3. Pull the pull button switch.

Does the brake apply?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

  1. Find the problem in one of the following areas:
  2. • Failed PNP relay
    • Failed PNP switch
    • Open in one of the following circuits:
       - CKT 639 (PNK) between splice S169 and the PNP switch
       - CKT 1737 (YEL) between the PNP switch and the PNP relay
       - CKT 150 (BLK) between the PNP relay and splice S135
  3. Repair or replace as required.

Is the repair complete

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System OK

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9

Find and repair the short to switched ignition in CKT 1131 (YEL/BLK)

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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