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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 For Dtc's First: Abs (See General Troubleshooting Information ), Vsa (See General Troubleshooting Information ).
  1. Remove The Center Console (See Center Console Removal/Installation ).
  2. Disconnect The Parking Brake Switch Connector (A) From The Parking Brake Switch (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Switch Connector And Parking Brake Switch
    G06232082Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check For Continuity Between The Switch Terminal (C)And Body Ground.
    • With The Parking Brake Lever Up, There Should Be Continuity.
    • With The Parking Brake Lever Down, There Should Be No Continuity.
    NOTE: If The Parking Brake Switch And Fluid Level Switch Are Ok, But The Brake System Indicator Does Not Function, Do The Input Test For The Daytime Running Lights Control Unit (See Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test ).
  4. Reconnect The Parking Brake Switch Connector.
  5. Reinstall The Center Console (See Center Console Removal/Installation ).