Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Brake Warning System Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you review the brake warning system circuit description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes |
| 2 | With the ignition switch ON, observe the brake warning indicator and perform a brake warning system test by meeting each of the conditions described in the circuit description. Did the brake indicator illuminate for each condition? |
Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Is the brake indicator completely inoperative in all conditions? | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Did the brake indicator illuminate with the float manually held down? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7 |
| 5 | Did the brake indicator illuminate with the parking brake applied? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 10 |
| 6 | Did the brake indicator illuminate with the ignition switch in START? | Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 15 |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Replace the brake fluid reservoir which contains the fluid level switch. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 19 | - |
| 9 | Test the ground circuit of the brake fluid level switch for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 17 |
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Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | Replace the park brake switch. Refer to Park Brake Warning Lamp Switch Replacement
in Park Brake. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 19 | - |
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Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 17 |
| 13 | Test the park brake signal circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 14 |
| 14 | Replace the DRL control module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement
in Lighting Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 19 | - |
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Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
| 16 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 19 | - |
| 17 | Test the control circuit of the brake indicator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring System Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 18 |
| 18 | Replace the instrument cluster Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 19 | - |
| 19 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |