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Diagnostic Test

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  1. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH SIGNAL VOLTAGE BELOW 0.10 OF A VOLT 
    NOTE:

    This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.

    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool, read Brake Fluid Level Switch Signal voltage.

      Is the voltage below 0.10 of a volt?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

  2. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 
    NOTE:

    Visually inspect for worn brake linings or undersized rotors.

    Was low brake fluid level found?

    Yes 

    No 

    • Go To  3.
  3. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH INTERNAL FAILURE 
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. With the scan tool, read the Brake Fluid Level Switch voltage

      Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Brake Fluid Level Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  4.
  4. CHECK THE (B20) BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 1: Checking Brake Fluid Level Sensor Circuit For A Short To Ground
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    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the TIPM C1 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the (B20) Brake Fluid Level circuit in the Brake Fluid Level Switch harness connector to ground.

      Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (B20) Brake Fluid Level circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  5.
  5. TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) 

    Repair 

    • Replace and program the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information.
    • Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .