Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR INOPERATIVE
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If vehicle is equipped with ABS, diagnose and repair any ABS Lamp or Communication DTCs before proceeding with this test.
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If vehicle is NOT equipped with ABS, ensure that the Instrument Cluster is not configured for ABS.
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Ensure that the Brake Fluid is correctly filled and that the Base Brakes are operating properly before proceeding with this test. Turn the ignition off.Disconnect the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector.Turn the ignition on.Observe the Brake Warning Indicator.Is the Brake Warning Indicator illuminated?Yes --> Go To 2No --> Replace the Brake Fluid Level Switch in accordance with the Service Information.Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 2 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Park Brake Switch harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Observe the Brake Warning Indicator. Is the Brake Warning Indicator illuminated? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Replace the Park Brake Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector. Disconnect the Park Brake Switch harness connector. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the Red Brake Warning Indicator circuit. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Repair the Red Brake Warning Indicator Driver circuit for a short to ground. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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