Step 12 - Inspect Parking Brake Switch Continuity

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Check that continuity exists between terminal and switch body with the switch ON (switch pin released).

Fig 1: Testing Parking Brake Switch
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Check that no continuity exists between terminal and switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in).

If operation is not as specified, replace the switch or inspect ground point.