Checking the wire and handbrake contact

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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• Ignition off.
• Check function of brake fluid level guard. Measure the voltage between brake fluid level guard 1 and 2.

  When fluid level is low the voltage should be 0 V, and when level is full the voltage should be 12V.

  Check wires between combined instrument 5, and brake fluid level guard 1 for a short circuit to ground as described in Short-circuit to ground, permanent faults .

  Additional information: 

  • To connect the test box, see Connecting the Driver Information Module (DIM) test box .
  Fig 2: Identifying Voltage Display

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Is there a fault? 

• YES 

  Refer to Verification 

• NO 

  FAULT NOT FOUND:  Troubleshooting has been completed.