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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| 1 | Perform the Instrument Cluster Self Test. Turn the ignition off. Press and hold the Trip Reset button. Turn the ignition to the Unlock position. Release the Trip Reset button when the Self Test begins. Observe the Brake Warning Indicator during the Self Test. Did the Brake Warning Indicator illuminate for approximately 4 seconds and turn off? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Remove and inspect the Brake Warning Indicator bulb and socket, if found to be defective, replace as necessary. If the bulb and socket check OK, replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 2 | Is the fault condition related to the Park Brake? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Go To 5 |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Park Brake Switch harness connector. Connect a jumper wire between the Red Brake Warning Indicator circuit and ground. Turn the ignition on. Observe the Brake Warning Indicator. Did the Brake Warning Indicator illuminate? Yes --> Replace the Park Brake Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 4 |
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| 4 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Park Brake Switch harness connector. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector. Measure the resistance of the Red Brake Warning Indicator circuit between the Park Brake Switch connector and the Instrument Cluster connector. Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Repair the Red Brake Warning Indicator Driver circuit between the Park Brake Switch and the Instrument Cluster for an open. 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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| 5 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector. Connect a jumper wire between cavity 1 and cavity 2. Turn the ignition on. Observe the Brake Warning Indicator. Did the Brake Warning Indicator illuminate? Yes --> Replace the Brake Fluid Level Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 6 |
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| 6 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the Brake Fluid Level Switch Ground circuit. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Go To 7 No --> Repair the Brake Fluid Level Switch Ground circuit for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 7 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector. Measure the resistance of the Red Brake Warning Indicator Driver circuit between the Brake Fluid Level Switch connector and the Instrument Cluster connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Repair the Red Brake Warning Indicator Driver circuit between the Brake Fluid Level Switch and the Instrument Cluster for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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