Parking Brake Switch Circuit (M/T Model Only)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FUNCTION
With CONSULT-II

Check that when the parking brake is released, "PARKING BRAKE" on the DATA MONITOR becomes OFF.

Fig 1: Parking Brake Switch Circuit - Monitor Item Contents Chart
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: DATA MONITOR - CONSULT II Display Screen
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Without CONSULT-II

GO TO 2.

OK or NG
- OK: Parking brake switch circuit is OK.
- NG: GO TO 2.
CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect parking brake switch and drive seat control unit.
3. Check continuity between parking brake switch connector M36 terminal + and driver seat control unit connector P2 terminal 8.
  + (P/B) - 8 (BR/Y): Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 3.
- NG: Repair or replace harness.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Parking Brake Switch Connector M36 Terminal + And Driver Seat Control Unit Connector P2 Terminal 8
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
Check continuity between parking brake switch as follows.

Fig 4: Terminals Continuity Reference Chart
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Parking Brake Switch
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
- OK: Check the condition of the harness and connector.
- NG: Replace parking brake switch.