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Circuit Description

The Park Brake Indicator illuminates when ground is applied through the Park Brake Switch. The indicator also grounds through the ignition switch when the ignition switch is in the START position.

Step

Action

Yes

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Schematic Reference: Park Brake System Schematics

1

Did you review the Park Brake Description and Operation?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2

Disconnect the Park Brake Switch connector.

Did the Park Brake Indicator turn OFF?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Test the Park Brake Indicator Control Circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the Park Brake Switch. Refer to Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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5

Replace the Instrument Cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 6

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6

Operate the system to verify the repair

Does the system operate properly?

System OK

Go to Step 2