Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative (With Parking Brake On)

Ensure that parking brake is off and brake fluid is at proper level. Go to next step.
Turn ignition off and back on again. If brake warning indicator comes on for 3-5 seconds and turns off, go to next step. If brake warning indicator does not come on for 3-5 seconds and turn off, go to step 7 .
Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to DLC located under steering column. Display IPC DATA LIST. Turn ignition on. Apply parking brake (pull lever up). If scan tool does not indicate parking brake switch as ACTIVE, go to next step. If scan tool indicates parking brake switch as ACTIVE, go to step 8 .
Remove instrument panel trim plate and parking brake boot. See CENTER CONSOLE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect parking brake switch connector. Connect a fused jumper between ground and parking brake switch connector. Turn ignition on. If brake warning indicator does not come on, go to next step. If brake warning indicator comes on, go to step 6 .
Check for open or high resistance in Tan/White wire between instrument panel connector terminal A6 and parking brake switch. See Figure . If faulty circuit is found and repaired, go to step 9 . If circuits are okay, go to step 8 .
Replace parking brake switch. After repairs, go to step 9 .
Turn ignition off. Remove instrument panel and check brake warning indicator bulb. If bulb is faulty, replace bulb. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) BULBS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to step 9 . If bulb is okay, replace IPC. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to step 9 .
Replace IPC. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to next step.
Recheck system operation. If symptom still exists, return to step 1 .