ZDX V6-3.7L (2010)
Parking Brake Warning Switch: Testing and Inspection
Parking Brake Switch Test
NOTE: If both the ABS/VSA indicator and the brake system indicator come on at the same time, check the VSA system first See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Driver's Dashboard Undercover
Removal/Installation.
2. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake switch (B).
3. Check for continuity between the switch terminal (C) and body ground.
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With the parking brake pedal pressed, there should be continuity.
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With the parking brake pedal 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: Instrument Cluster / Carrier/Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
4. Reconnect the parking brake switch connector.
5. Install the driver's dashboard undercover See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Driver's Dashboard Undercover
Removal/Installation.
