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Brake Warning Lamp

BRAKE WARNING LAMP

Description





Component Function Check

1.BRAKE WARNING LAMP OPERATION CHECK 1
Check that the lamp illuminates for approximately 1 second after the ignition switch is turned ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure".

2.BRAKE WARNING LAMP OPERATION CHECK 2
Check that the brake warning lamp in the combination meter turns ON/OFF correctly when operating the parking brake pedal.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Check parking brake switch. Refer to BRC-77, "Diagnosis Procedure". Parking Brake Switch

Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
Check that the brake warning lamp in the combination meter turns ON/OFF correctly when operating the parking brake pedal.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Check parking brake switch. Refer to BRC-77, "Diagnosis Procedure". Parking Brake Switch

2.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check items displayed by self-diagnosis.

3.CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check if the indication and operation of combination meter are normal. Refer to MWI-38, "Diagnosis Description". Diagnosis Description
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
NO >> Repair or replace combination meter.