• | 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 | 1 | C0267 00 | 1 | -- |
Park Brake Signal | B0005 00 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Ground | -- | C0267 00 | -- | -- |
1. Brake Warning Indicator Malfunction |
The body control module (BCM) monitors the status of the park brake. When the BCM receives a ground input from the park brake switch, a serial data message is sent to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting illumination of the red brake warning indicator.
The ignition is ON.
The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) and the BCM receives a ground from the park brake switch.
The Red Brake Warning indicator illuminates.
• | The condition for the DTC is no longer present. |
• | The electronic brake control module (EBCM) clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles. |
This DTC may indicate that the vehicle has been driven with the park brake engaged.
Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
Ignition ON, observe the scan tool BCM Park Brake Switch parameter. The reading should be Released and change between Applied and Released when pressing and depressing the park brake.
⇒ | 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 less than specified range, replace the park brake switch. |
⇒ | If greater than specified range, replace the park brake switch. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for BCM and replacement, setup, and programming |