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Brake system indicator does not go off

Brake system indicator does not go off
If the brake system indicator does not go off with ABS and VSA indicators at the same time, do the ABS indicator circuit troubleshooting first, then recheck.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Release the parking brake.
Does the brake system indicator go off?
YES - The system is OK at this time.
NO - Go to step 3.
3. Check the brake fluid level.
Is the level OK?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Check the brake pad thickness and for brake fluid leakage. If they are OK, refill the brake fluid, and recheck.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Remove the gauge control module.
6. Disconnect gauge control module connector B (14P).





7. Check for continuity between gauge control module connector B (14P) terminal No. 9 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 8.
NO - Go to step 9.
8. Check the parking brake switch.
Is the parking brake switch OK?
YES - Repair short in the wire between gauge control module and the parking brake switch.
NO - Replace the parking brake switch.





9. Check for continuity between gauge control module connector B (14P) terminal No. 2 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 10.
NO - Replace the gauge control module.
10. Check the brake fluid level switch.
Is the brake fluid level switch OK?
YES - Repair short in the wire between gauge control module and the brake fluid level switch.
NO - Replace the brake fluid level switch.