ENGINE ACC. RUN WITH IGN. OFF (MAY BE SHORTED BRAKE DIODE)

SUBJECT: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER DIODE ASSEMBLY

MODELS: 1982-1986 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO JM7 1987-1988 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO JE3

The current capacity of the hydraulic brake booster diode assembly, which controls current now to the sensor assembly, has been increased from 1 to 3 amperes to provide additional circuit capacity. The increased capacity elimi- nates the possibility of circuit overload by current surge when the booster relay is energized. This improvement will be incorporated into production on approximately May 1, 1988.

An open diode may be indicated if the brake warning lamp located on the instrument panel fails to light when the engine control switch (ignition switch) is in the "ON" position and the parking brake is applied. A shorted diode may be indicated if the engine continues to run, or accessories continue to operate, when the engine control switch is in the "OFF" position and the hydraulic foundation brake is applied.

See section 5A-1 of the 1988 Medium Duty Service Manual (X-8833) for additional information regarding system operation and diagnosis.

The brake booster diode assembly is a part of the cab brake wiring harness located under the left side of the instrument panel near the steering column. If replacement is necessary, follow the brown wire attached to the parking brake switch back to the main cab brake wiring harness where the diode assembly is connected to a pink wire (ignition) and a tan wire (relay) by a connector covered with electrical tape. Remove the tape in order to replace the diode assembly.

The diode assembly, part number 12076433, is available from GMSPO.

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