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Important: Verify that the park brake lever is fully released and that there are no leaks or air in the hydraulic brake system. Also, verify that there is proper battery voltage present.

1

Did you perform the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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  1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
  2. Use the scan tool to verify communication with the following components on the class 2 data link:
  3. • The Body Control Module (BCM)
    • The Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)
    • The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Are all of the modules communicating with the scan tool?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications

3

Use the scan tool in order to inspect for DTCs in the above listed modules and Instrument Cluster.

Are any DTCs present?

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Go to the appropriate DTC Diagnostic Table

Go to Step 4

4

Use the scan tool to monitor the park brake warning switch input 1 to the BCM.

Does the switch change state between set and released during operation of the park brake lever?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Disconnect the park brake warning switch.

Is the brake warning lamp still ON?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to ground in CKT 1134 (LT BLU) between the park brake warning switch and the BCM.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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7

Replace the park brake warning switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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8

Use the scan tool to verify if the brake pressure warning switch state is OK or LOW.

Is the brake pressure warning switch state LOW?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 12

9

Disconnect the brake pressure warning switch.

Is the brake warning lamp still ON?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Repair the short to ground in CKT 333 (PPL) between the brake pressure warning switch and the EBCM.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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11

Replace the brake pressure warning switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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12

Use the scan tool to turn the brake warning lamp on and off.

Does the lamp turn on and off?

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Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

Go to Step 13

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Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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