Parking Brake Switch Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If both the ABS/VSA indicator and the brake system indicator come on at the same time, check the VSA system first (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Remove the center console rear section (see CENTER CONSOLE REAR SECTION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake switch (B).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Parking Brake Switch Connector From Parking Brake Switch
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check for continuity between the switch terminal (C) and body ground.
- With the parking brake lever pulled, there should be continuity.
- With the parking brake lever released, there should be no continuity.
  NOTE: If the parking brake switch and the fluid level switch are OK, but the brake system indicator does not function, do the gauge control module test (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).
Connect the parking brake switch connector to the parking brake switch.
Install the center console rear section (see CENTER CONSOLE REAR SECTION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).