• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brake Fluid Level Signal | C0267 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Park Brake Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
1. Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction |
The brake fluid level switch monitors the level of brake fluid in the master cylinder. When the electronic brake control module (EBCM) sees the brake fluid level switch input grounded, it sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to turn ON the Red Brake Warning indicator. The body control module (BCM) sees the park brake switch input grounded, it sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting illumination of the Red Brake Warning indicator.
Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
⇒ | If low, refer to Brake Fluid Loss. |
⇒ | If the red brake warning indicator does not illuminate, replace the IPC. |
⇒ | If the parameter does not cycle between the specified values, refer to Park Brake Switch Malfunction. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, refer to Brake Fluid Level Switch Malfunction. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM. |
⇒ | If less than the specified value, replace the park brake switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the park brake switch. |
⇒ | If less than the specified value, replace the brake fluid level switch. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for EBCM and IPC replacement, setup, and programming |