Brake system indicator does not come on
- Apply the parking brake.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and watch the brake system indicator.
Does the brake system indicator come on and stay on?
YES -Go to step 3.
NO -Go to step 6.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Release the parking brake.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and watch the brake system indicator.
Does the brake system indicator come on for several seconds?
YES -The system is OK at this time.
NO -Go to step 13.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn it to ON (II) again.
Does the ABS indicator come on for several seconds?
YES -Go to step 10.
NO -Go to step 7.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect gauge assembly connector A (22P).
- Check for continuity between gauge assembly connector A (22P) terminal No. 18 and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Do the self-diagnostic function troubleshooting for the gauge assembly (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).
NO -Repair open in the wire between the gauge assembly and body ground (G501).
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Release the parking brake.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Does the brake system indicator come on for several seconds?
YES -Do the parking brake switch test (see PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST ).
NO -Go to step 13.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (see step 2 on VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Does the brake system indicator come on for several seconds?
YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest.
NO -Go to step 16.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Remove the gauge assembly (see GAUGE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).
- Check the brake system indicator bulb in the gauge assembly (see
'06-07 MODELS
).
Is the bulb OK?
YES -Go to step 19.
NO -Replace the brake system indicator bulb (see '06-07 MODELS ).
- Disconnect gauge assembly connector B (30P).
- Check for continuity between gauge assembly connector B (30P) terminal No. 25 and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair short to body ground between the gauge assembly and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO -Check for loose terminals in the gauge assembly connector B (30P). If necessary, substitute a known-good gauge assembly (see GAUGE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ), and retest.