Circuit/System Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the park brake is released and the brake fluid is at or above the proper level.
- If low, refer to Brake Fluid Loss
- Command the IPC display test with a scan tool, the warning indicator should turn ON.
- If the red brake warning indicator does not illuminate, replace the IPC.
- Ignition ON, observe the scan tool BCM Park Brake Switch parameter while applying and releasing the park brake. The parameter should cycle between Applied and Released.
- If the parameter does not cycle between the specified values, refer to Park Brake Switch Malfunction below.
- Observe the scan tool EBCM Brake Fluid Level Sensor parameter. The reading should be OK.
- If not the specified value, refer to Brake Fluid Level Switch Malfunction below.