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Brake Warning Indicator Always ON

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: Brake warning indicator remains illuminated at all times with the ignition switch turned ON, parking brake released, and brake fluid level is normal.

1

Where you sent here from the Brake Warning System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Brake Warning System Check

2

Install a scan tool, and select the display DTC function.

Is DTC C1247 displayed as current?

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Go to DTC C1247 Brake Pressure Differential Switch Activated

Go to Step 3

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  1. Display the IPC scan tool data list.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on.

Does the scan tool indicate the brake lamp input OFF?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

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Does the scan tool indicate the brake fluid level OK?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

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Does the scan tool indicate the park brake switch inactive?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

6

Disconnect the brake pressure differential switch.

Does the scan tool indicate the brake lamp input OFF?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Verify the hydraulic brake system is operating properly, and is not leaking brake fluid. If ok replace the brake pressure differential switch. Refer to Combination Valve Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Brake Warning System Check

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8

Inspect and repair the short to ground in circuit 1659, if ok replace the EBTCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Brake Warning System Check

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9

Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector.

Does the scan tool indicate the brake fluid level OK?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the brake fluid level switch. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Brake Warning System Check

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11

Inspect and repair the short to ground in circuit 333, if ok replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Brake Warning System Check

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12

Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.

Does the scan tool indicate the parking brake switch inactive?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Replace the parking brake lever assembly. Refer to Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Brake Warning System Check

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14

Inspect and repair the short to ground in circuit 33, if ok replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Brake Warning System Check

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15

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Brake Warning System Check

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