Schematic Reference: Hydraulic Brake Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Hydraulic Brake Connector End Views

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

Check the fluid level in the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir.

Is the brake fluid level OK?

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Go to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Release the park brake.
3. With a scan tool, observe the Park Brake Switch parameter in the Body Control Module data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Park Brake Switch parameter is Off?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the park brake switch.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. With a scan tool, observe the Park Brake Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Park Brake Switch parameter is Off?

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Test the park brake switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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With a scan tool, observe the Brake Fluid Level Sensor parameter in the Body Control Module data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Brake Fluid Level Sensor parameter is OK?

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Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor harness connector.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Brake Fluid Level Sensor parameter is OK?

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Test the brake fluid level signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the park brake switch. Refer to Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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