Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
No communication with the electronic parking brake (EPB) module	Front battery junction box (BJB) fuse 19 (30A) Circuitry EBP module	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Electronic parking brake (EPB) switch yellow indicator is always ON	EPB system	CHECK the EPB module for DTCs. REFER to the ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) System Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index.
The red brake warning indicator is always on	Brake fluid level	FILL the brake fluid reservoir to the MAX line.
	Electronic parking brake (EPB)	CHECK that the parking brake system is fully released.
	Circuitry	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
	Instrument cluster	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Red brake warning indicator inoperative	Circuitry Bulb	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Brakes drag	Parking brake components	REPAIR or INSTALL new parking brake components as necessary.
	Brake caliper guide pins	REPAIR or INSTALL new caliper guide pins, seals, and boots. REFER to FRONT DISC BRAKE or REAR DISC BRAKE .
	Disc brake caliper	REPAIR or INSTALL new brake calipers as necessary. REFER to FRONT DISC BRAKE or REAR DISC BRAKE .
	Brake booster	CARRY OUT the Brake Booster Component Test. REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
	Brake master cylinder	CARRY OUT the Brake Master Cylinder Component Test. REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .