Pinpoint Test Ar : The Parking Brake Warning Chime Is Inoperative: Notes

Diagnostic Overview 

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in Service Information for information about these practices.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

Refer to Parking Brake Warning Chime in Warning Chimes .

Possible Sources 

• Vehicle speed input concern
• Parking brake input concern
• BCM
• IPC

Visual Inspection And Diagnostic Pre-checks 

Check the operation of the parking brake warning chime operation with the vehicle moving at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and the parking brake slightly applied (just enough to turn the brake warning indicator on without damaging the rear brakes).