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Brake Warning Indicator Always On

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Brake Warning Indicator Always On

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Hydraulic Brake Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Hydraulic Brake Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Release the park brake.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Park Brake Switch parameter in the Body Control Module data list.
Does the scan tool indicate that the Park Brake Switch parameter is OFF?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the park brake switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Park Brake Switch parameter.
Does the scan tool indicate that the Park Brake Switch parameter is OFF?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the signal circuit of the park brake switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 6 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the park brake switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
7 Replace the park brake switch. Refer to Park Brake Warning Lamp Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 9  -
8 Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
9 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2