Brake Hold Standby Indicator Light Circuit [11/2020 - 12/2022]: Procedure

1. If the brake hold standby indicator light does not illuminate even though the brake hold switch is pushed, check that the brake hold function operation conditions are met.
   1. The driver door is closed.
   2. The driver seat belt is fastened.
   3. The system is normal.

   HINT: 

   If a malfunction occurs in one of the following systems, the brake hold operated indicator light will blink. If this occurs, perform troubleshooting on the malfunctioning system.

   • Brake system
   • Electric parking brake system
   • Hybrid control system

   Result

   Proceed to
   NEXT

Result: 

NEXT 

See step  2

1. Check the brake hold standby indicator light and mode condition on the GTS changes according to brake hold switch (electric parking brake switch assembly) operation.

   Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

   Tester Display	Measurement Item	Range	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
   Brake Hold Ready	Brake hold control permission status	Not in stand-by mode / Stand-by mode	Not in stand-by mode: Brake hold function not operating (brake hold standby indicator light not illuminated) Stand-by mode: Brake hold function stand-by state (brake hold standby indicator light illuminated)	-

   Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

   Tester Display
   Brake Hold Ready

   Standard

   Brake Hold Switch (Electric Parking Brake Switch Assembly) Operation	Mode Condition Display	Brake Hold Standby Indicator Light
   Not pressed	Not in stand-by mode	Does not come on
   Pressing the brake hold switch (electric parking brake switch assembly)	Stand-by mode	Comes on

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   Indicator light and mode condition display do not change.	A
   Mode condition display is normal, but indicator light does not change.	B
   Indicator light and mode condition display are normal.	C

Result: 

B 

INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2020 - 11/2021]  , or refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2021 - 12/2023] 

Result: 

C 

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2020 - ] 

Result: 

A 

See step  3

Refer to INSPECTION [11/2020 - 12/2022]

Result

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2020 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  4

1. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connector.

   OK

   The connector is securely connected.

2. Disconnect the A6 No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
3. Check both the connector case and the terminals for deformation and corrosion.

   OK

   No deformation or corrosion.

4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

   Standard Resistance

   Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
   A6-35 (PKB) - D51-10 (+B)	Always	Below 1 Ω
   A6-35 (PKB) or D51-10 (+B) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
   D51-12 (E) - Body ground	1 minute or more after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Below 1 Ω

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2020 - 11/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - 12/2022] 

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR