Brake Warning Indicator Always On

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Brake Warning System Schematics
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Release the park brake. With a scan tool, observe the Park Brake Telltale parameter in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) data list. Does the scan tool indicate that the Park Brake Telltale parameter is Off?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the park brake switch. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the Park Brake Telltale parameter. Does the scan tool indicate that the Park Brake Telltale parameter is Off?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 4
4	Test the signal circuit of the park brake switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 6
5	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the park brake 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 9	Go to Step 7
6	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC. 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 9	Go to Step 8
7	Replace the park brake switch. Refer to Park Brake Warning Lamp Switch Replacement in Park Brake. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 9	-
8	Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 9	-
9	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2