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Warning Light Switch

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  1. Fill master cylinder reservoir. Attach bleeder hose to bleeder screw at either rear wheel. Immerse other end of hose in container of brake fluid. Turn ignition on.
  2. While depressing brake pedal, open bleeder screw (close bleeder screw before releasing pedal). On all models except Astro and Safari, if light comes on, go to step 3). If light does not come on, switch is defective; replace combination valve.
  3. Close bleeder screw. Depress brake pedal with moderate to heavy pressure. If light goes out, switch is okay. If light stays on, switch is defective, replace combination valve. Repeat test on front brake system. System should function in same manner as rear.