Odyssey LX V6-3.5L (2000)
Brake Warning Indicator: Testing and Inspection
Brake System Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check the brake system indicator for the following conditions:
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Brake system indicator does not come on at all, go to step 3.
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Brake system indicator stays on all the time, go to step 5.
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Brake system indicator comes on for 2 seconds, then turn off. Repair open in the wire between No. 3 terminal of the ALT 4P connector and B8
terminal of the gauge assembly.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF then ON (II) again.
Does the ABS indicator come on?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Repair open in the indicator power source circuit.
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Blown BACK-UP LIGHT (10A) fuse.
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Open in the wire between the BACK-UP LIGHT (10A) fuse and gauge assembly.
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Open circuit inside the fuse box.
4. Check the brake system indicator bulb in the gauge assembly.
Is the bulb OK?
YES - Repair open in the brake system indicator circuit.
NO - Replace the brake system indicator bulb.
5. Start the engine.
Does the brake system indicator turn off?
YES - System is OK at this time.
NO - Go to step 6.
6. Check the ABS indicator.
Does the ABS indicator come on?
YES - Read the ABS DTC's and do the applicable troubleshooting.
NO - Go to step 7.
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Disconnect the ABS control unit connector A (22P).
9. Start the engine, and check the brake system indicator.
Does the brake system indicator turn off?
YES - Replace the ABS control unit.
NO - Check the brake system indicator circuit (short to body ground between No. 3 terminal of the ALT 4P connector and Be terminal of the
gauge assembly), parking brake switch (stuck ON), and brake fluid level switch (stuck ON).