Pinpoint Test N: C1989: Park Brake Apply And Release Switch Contacts Energized Simultaneously
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- N1 CHECK EPB PIDs
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Using the diagnostic tool, monitor the EPB PIDs when the EPB switch is in its apply, neutral and release positions.
- Do the EPB PIDs match the EPB switch positions?
- Yes : GO to N2.
- No : INSTALL a new EPB switch. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. RESET the EPB system. REFER to ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) RESETTING .
- N2 CHECK THE EPB CIRCUITS FOR SHORTED TOGETHER
- Disconnect the battery.
- Disconnect: EPB Module C4205b.
- Disconnect: EPB Switch C3218.
- Disconnect: EPB Actuator C4206.
- Check the following EPB module C4205b circuits for a short together.EPB MODULE C4205B CIRCUITS PIN
Circuit Description EPB Module Pin 9-CG20 (BN/WH) EPB Actuator and EPB Switch Ground 12 10-CG15 (GY/VT) EPB Release 6 8-CG15 (WH/BU) EPB Apply 5 - Are any of the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new EPB module. REFER to PARKING BRAKE . REPEAT the self-test.
- No : REPAIR the affected circuits. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. RESET the EPB system. REFER to ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) RESETTING .