Inspection Procedure 11: Parking Brake Reminder Tone Alarm Does Not Sound.; Inspection Procedure 12: Brake Warning Light Does Not Illuminate: Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Check the speedometer.
Check that the speedometer in the combination meter operates normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 2.
2. NO: Troubleshoot the combination meter. Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS .
STEP 2. Check the parking brake switch.
Refer to PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CHECK .

Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 3.
2. NO: Replace the parking brake switch.
STEP 3. Check of short to power supply, and open circuit in BRK line between combination meter connector and parking brake switch connector.
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 4.
2. NO: Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.
STEP 4. Check by scan tool (M.U.T.-III) "Special Function"
Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), select "Test" from the special function of the combination meter. Execute the following item to check the tone alarm and the liquid crystal display.
- Item 3: Tone alarm (AUTO)
- Item 6: Indicator (AUTO)
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 5.
2. NO: Replace the combination meter.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
The parking brake reminder tone alarm function should work normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
2. NO: Replace the combination meter.