Parking Brake System: Testing and Inspection

THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE WARNING CONTINUES SOUNDING, OR DOES NOT SOUND

Description

- The parking brake warning buzzer sounds continuously during vehicle travel though the parking brake is released.
- The parking brake warning buzzer does not sound at all even though driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied.


Diagnosis Procedure


1. CHECK PARKING BRAKE WARNING LAMP

1.Start the engine.
2.Check the operation of the brake warning lamp by operating the parking brake.
Parking brake ON: ON


Parking brake OFF: OFF
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace the combination meter. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
NO- GO TO 2

2. CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT

Perform inspection of the parking brake switch signal circuit. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" Parking Brake Switch Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3
NO- Repair or replace harness or connectors.

3. CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH UNIT

Perform a unit inspection for the parking brake switch. Refer to "Component Inspection" Parking Brake Switch Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace the combination meter. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
NO- Replace the parking brake switch.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX