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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Kodiak C-Series (Conventional) C4/C5 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Brake Warning Indicator Always On

Circuit Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the red brake warning indicator by supplying ground to the lamp. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination. The park brake switch is wired to the IPC logic. The red brake warning indicator also illuminates when the park brake is applied.

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Schematic Reference: Brake Warning System Schematics and Instrument Cluster Schematics in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Ensure the park brake is released.
  3. Turn ON the ignition while observing the brake warning indicator.

Does the brake warning indicator illuminate for 3 seconds and then turn OFF?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Select the instrument panel cluster (IPC) Special Functions menu on the scan tool.
  3. Command all of the IPC indicators lamps OFF.

Does the brake warning indicator turn OFF?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4
  1. Disconnect the scan tool.
  2. Disconnect the park brake switch harness connector.

Does the brake warning indicator turn OFF?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Select the Hydraulic 4WAL 4 Sensor Data List on the scan tool.
  2. Observe the Brake Warning Lamp Command status.

Does the scan tool display On?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

6

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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7
  1. Remove the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Test the park brake switch output circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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10
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Ensure the park brake is released.
  3. Turn ON the ignition while observing the brake warning indicator.

Does the brake warning indicator illuminate for 3 seconds and then turn OFF?

System OK

Go to Step 3