Circuit/System Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The parking brake control module has an internal motor, apply actuator, release actuator, and temperature sensor. The parking brake control module also contains the logic for applying and releasing the parking brake when commanded by the park brake control switch. The parking brake control module will perform diagnostics on the park brake control switch and its wiring harness to verify it is functioning properly. When the parking brake control module receives a signal from the switch, the internal circuit board temperature is checked to verify it is within operating range before the control module performs the requested operation.

The park brake control switch diagnostic checks for failure conditions in the park brake control switch and associated wiring into the parking brake control module.