Parking Brake Switch Signal Inspection

1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 24 and ground.
   TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE
   
   

   Terminals			Condition	Voltage (Approx.)
   (+)		(-)
   Combination meter connector	Terminal
   M24	24	Ground	Parking brake released	Battery voltage
   			Parking brake applied	0

   Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Combination Meter Harness Connector M24 Terminal 24 And Ground

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   OK or NG 

   OK: Replace combination meter. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

   NG: GO TO 2.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector and parking brake switch connector.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector (A) and parking brake switch harness connector (B).
   TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE
   
   

   A		B		Continuity
   Connector	Terminal	Connector	Terminal
   M24	24	B24	1	Yes

   Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Combination Meter And Parking Brake Switch Harness Connector Terminals

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4. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector (A) and ground.
   TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE
   
   

   A		Ground	Continuity
   Connector	Terminal
   M24	24		No

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO 3.

   NG: Repair harness or connector.

Check parking brake switch. Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: Check parking brake switch case ground.

NG: Replace parking brake switch.