Parking Brake Switch Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 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 DTC's first (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )

Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake switch (B)

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Switch Connector And 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 brake fluid level switch are OK, but the brake system indicator does not function, do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION )
Reconnect the parking brake switch connector
Install the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )