Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Brake Warning System Schematics Connector End Views Reference: Hydraulic Brakes Connector End Views or Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views or Body Control System Connector End Views
1	Did you review the hydraulic brakes operation and perform the necessary inspection?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes
2	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Observe the brake warning indicator. Does the brake warning indicator illuminate briefly during the bulb check?	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 11
3	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Apply the park brake. Does the brake warning indicator illuminate?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 7
4	Turn OFF the ignition Release park brake. Disconnect the brake fluid level indicator switch Connect a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the brake fluid level indicator switch and a good ground. Does the brake warning indicator illuminate?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 9
5	Inspect for poor connections or a poor ground at the brake fluid level indicator switch. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 6
6	Inspect brake fluid level indicator switch for proper operation. Does brake fluid level indicator switch work properly?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 15
7	Disconnect the park brake warning lamp switch. Connect a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the park brake warning lamp switch and ground. Does the brake warning indicator illuminate?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 8
8	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the body control module. Test the signal circuit of the park brake warning lamp switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 12
9	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the instrument panel cluster. Test the signal circuit of the brake fluid level indicator switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 11
10	Inspect for poor connections or a poor case ground at the park brake warning lamp switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 13
11	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument cluster. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 14
12	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the Body Control Module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 17	Go to Step 16
13	Replace the park brake warning lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Park Brake. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
14	Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
15	Replace the brake fluid level indicator switch. Refer to Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
16	Replace the Body Control Module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 17	-
17	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2