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P1536 - Parking Brake Switch Circuit

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P1536 - PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT

Description:  The parking brake applied switch provides an input signal to the powertrain control module (PCM) indicating the current status of the parking brake (applied or released). The parking brake signal circuit is pulled to ground with the application of the parking brake.
Possible Causes: 
  • Parking brake not applied and released during KOER self-test
  • Parking brake applied switch
  • Parking brake signal circuit short to ground
  • Parking brake signal circuit open
Diagnostic Aids:  Check for a loose connection, and damaged or corroded terminals.
Application    Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST I .