Pinpoint Test AY: The Parking Brake Warning Chime Is Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

AY1 CHECK THE KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME OPERATION
- Key in OFF position.
- With the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key in the ignition lock cylinder, open the LH front door and observe the key-in-ignition warning chime operation.
- Does the key-in-ignition warning chime operate correctly?
1. YES : Go to AY2.
2. NO : Go to AY5.
AY2 CHECK THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Key in ON position.
- Apply and release the parking brake.
- Does the brake warning indicator turn on when applied and turn off when released?
1. YES : Go to AY3.
2. NO : Go to Pinpoint Test J (never on) or Go to Pinpoint Test K (always on).
AY3 CHECK THE SPEEDOMETER FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Key in ON position.
- Drive the vehicle and verify that the speedometer is operating correctly.
- Does the speedometer operate correctly?
1. YES : Go to AY4.
2. NO : Go to Pinpoint Test D .
AY4 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND SJB SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded SJB DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Are any DTCs recorded?
1. YES : REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
2. NO : Go to AY5.
AY5 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster (IC) connector.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster (IC) connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
1. YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.