Parking Brake Switch Check

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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 rear floor console assembly (Refer to REAR FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ).

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

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 And Switch Mounting Bolt

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.