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Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative (With Low Brake Fluid Level)

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  1. Ensure that parking brake is off and brake fluid is at proper level. Go to next step.
  2. 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 .
  3. Disconnect brake fluid level switch connector located on bottom of brake fluid reservoir. Connect a fused jumper wire between brake fluid level switch connector terminals. Turn ignition on. If brake warning indicator does not come on, go to next step. If brake warning indicator comes on, go to step  5 .
  4. Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to DLC located below steering column. Display IPC DATA LIST. With fused jumper wire connected, turn ignition on. If scan tool does not indicate brake fluid level LOW, go to next step. If scan tool indicates brake fluid level LOW, go to step  9 .
  5. Replace brake fluid level switch. After repairs, go to step  10 .
  6. Check for open or high resistance in Black wire between brake fluid level switch and Splice Pack SP101 located on frame rail between left headlight motor and generator. If circuit is okay, go to next step. If faulty circuit is found and repaired, go to step  10 .
  7. Check for open or high resistance in Tan/White wire between brake fluid level switch and instrument cluster connector terminal A6. See Figure . If circuit is okay, go to next step. If faulty circuit is found and repaired, go to step  10 .
  8. 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. If bulb is okay, replace IPC. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to next step.
  9. Replace IPC. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to next step.
  10. Recheck system operation. If symptom still exists, return to step  1 .
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