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Brake Warning Indicator Does Not Illuminate When Parking Brake Is Set

  1. Turn ignition switch to bulb test position (between RUN and START positions). If BRAKE warning indicator illuminates, go to next step. If BRAKE warning indicator does not illuminate, see procedures in BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR INOPERATIVE  .
  2. Disconnect parking brake switch connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between parking brake switch harness connector terminal "A" (Light Blue wire) and ground. If BRAKE warning indicator illuminates, go to next step. If BRAKE warning indicator does not illuminate, go to step 4).
  3. Replace parking brake switch. Recheck system operation.
  4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect Daytime Running Lights (DRL) control module Gray 10-pin connector C2. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect 3-amp fused jumper wire between DRL control module harness connector C2, terminal "U" (Tan/White wire) and ground. If BRAKE warning indicator illuminates, go to next step. If BRAKE warning indicator does not illuminate, go to step 6).
  5. Check for poor connection or open in circuit No. 1134 (Light Blue wire) between DRL control module connector C2 and parking brake switch. Repair as necessary and recheck system operation. If circuit is okay, replace DRL control module. Recheck system operation.
  6. Repair poor connection or open in circuit No. 33 (Tan/White wire) between splice S207 (located in instrument panel harness under left side of instrument panel) and DRL control module connector C2. Recheck system operation.