Parking Brake Switch Test

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NOTE: If both the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on at the same time, check the ABS or VSA system first: ABS (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ), For 2009-11 VSA (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ), or for 2012 VSA (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Switch Connector, Parking Brake Switch & Switch Terminal
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 (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).