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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Montana SV6 Ext. 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 DTC C0267

Circuit Description

The brake fluid level switch monitors the level of brake fluid in the master cylinder. When the IPC sees the brake fluid level switch input grounded, it turns ON the red Brake indicator and sends a serial data message to the EBCM that tells the EBCM that the brake fluid level is low.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0267 Low Brake Fluid Indicated

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Low brake fluid is detected for 2 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The red Brake warning indicator turns ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The condition for the DTC is no longer present and the DTC is cleared with a scan tool.
    • The electronic brake control module (EBCM) automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

Inspect the master cylinder reservoir for the proper brake fluid level.

Step

Action

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Schematic Reference: Hydraulic Brake Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Hydraulic Brake Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Inspect the brake fluid level.

Is the brake fluid level OK?

Go to Step 3

Go to Brake Fluid Loss

3
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Brake Fluid Switch parameter in the Instrument Panel Cluster data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Brake Fluid Switch parameter is Low?

Go to Step 4

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Brake Fluid Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Brake Fluid Switch parameter is Low?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Test the signal circuit of the brake fluid level switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the brake fluid level switch. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 8

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7

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the replacement instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2