Circuit/System Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Park Brake Switch Malfunction

Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the park brake switch.
Ignition ON, verify the scan tool BCM Park Brake Switch parameter is Released/Inactive.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and ground. Verify the scan tool BCM Park Brake Switch parameter is Applied/Active.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance.
If all circuits test normal, test or replace the park brake switch.

Brake Fluid Level Switch Malfunction

Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the brake fluid level switch.
Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
Ignition ON, verify the scan tool BCM Brake Fluid Level Sensor parameter is OK.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and ground. Verify the scan tool BCM Brake Fluid Level Sensor parameter is Low.
- If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
If all circuits test normal, test or replace the brake fluid level switch.