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Test Procedure

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  1. I1 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1536 
    NOTE: When performing the key on engine running (KOER) self-test, wait five seconds after beginning the test before operating the parking brake.
    • Possible causes:
      • parking brake not applied and released during KOER self-test
      • parking brake switch
      • parking brake signal circuit short to ground
      • parking brake signal circuit open
    • Key on, engine off.
    • Access the PBA PID.
    • Apply and release the parking brake.

    DOES THE PBA PID INDICATE OFF WITH THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED AND DOES THE PBA PID INDICATE ON WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED? 

    Yes No
    UNABLE to duplicate condition. CHECK for loose connections, damaged or corroded pins. REFER to SYMPTOM CHARTS - 6.0L DIESEL if a driveability concern exists. If the PBA PID indicates ON, Go to  I2.
    If the PBA PID indicates OFF, Go to  I4.
  2. I2 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH 
    • Key off.
    • Disconnect the parking brake switch.
    • Key on, engine off.
    • Access the PBA PID.

    DOES PID INDICATE OFF? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new parking brake switch. Go to  I3.
  3. I3 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect the PCM body harness connector.
    • Measure the resistance between the PCM body harness connector pin 17, harness side and ground.

    IS THE RESISTANCE GREATER THAN 10,000 OHMS? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new PCM. REPAIR the circuit.
  4. I4 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE SIGNAL CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    • Key off.
    • Disconnect the parking brake switch.
    • Key on, engine off.
    • Measure the voltage between the parking brake switch signal circuit pin 1, harness side and ground.

    IS THE VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 10 VOLTS? 

    Yes No
    Go to  I6. Go to  I5.
  5. I5 CHECK PARKING BRAKE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key off.
    • Disconnect the PCM body harness connector.
    • Measure the resistance between the parking brake switch signal circuit pin 1, harness side and the PCM body harness connector pin 17, harness side.

    IS THE RESISTANCE LESS THAN 5 OHMS? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new PCM. REPAIR the circuit.
  6. I6 CHECK THE PARKING BRAKE GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key off.
    • Measure the resistance between the parking brake switch ground circuit pin 2, harness side and ground.

    IS THE RESISTANCE LESS THAN 5 OHMS? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new parking brake switch. REPAIR the circuit.
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