Parking Brake Switch Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not apply grease or lubricant to the switch and the switch installation section to avoid malfunction of the switch. In addition, do not use gloves which have grease on them.

Remove the floor console assembly (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ).

Check for continuity between the parking brake switch terminal and the switch mounting bolt.

CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

Check condition	Normal condition
When parking brake lever is pulled.	Continuity exists (2 Ω or less)
When parking brake lever is released.	No continuity

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Parking Brake Switch Terminal & Switch Mounting Bolt

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

After the check, install the floor console assembly. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ).