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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

2

Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector.

Does the indicator cease to illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Test the RED/YEL wire between the instrument cluster assembly C2 cavity 6 and the brake fluid level switch cavity 1 with a J 39200 for a short to ground.

Does a short to ground condition exist?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

4

Replace the brake fluid level switch. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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5

Repair the short to ground in the RED/YEL wire. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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6

Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.

Does the indicator cease to illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the parking brake switch. Refer to Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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8

Disconnect the daytime running lamps (DRL) control module connector.

Does the indicator cease to illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Test the RED/BLK wire between the DRL control module connector cavity 14 and the parking brake switch with a J 39200 for a short to ground condition.

Does a short to ground condition exist?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

10

Repair the RED/YEL wire between connector C1 cavity 16 of junction block 3 and the daytime running lamps (DRL) control module connector cavity 4. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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11

Repair the open or short to ground in the circuit between the DRL control module cavity 14 and the parking brake switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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12

Replace the DRL control module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Hydraulic Brake Diagnostic System Check

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