Brake System Indicator - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Brake System Indicator

Parking Brake Switch Test
1. Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bol-
ster (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the connector from the parking brake
switch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminal and body
ground in each position according to the table.
Terminal
Pedal Position
Pressed
Released
TERMINAL
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
NOTE (Canada): If the parking brake switch is OK,
but the brake system indicator does not function, do
the input test for the daytime running lights control
unit (see section 23).
Positive
Body Ground
Terminal
RELEASED (Switch: OFF)
PARKING BRAKE
SWITCH
BODY
GROUND
PRESSED (Switch: ON)
Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
1. Remove the reservoir cap. Check that the float
moves up and down freely; if it doesn't, replace the
reservoir cap assembly.
2. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
Position
FLOAT UP
FLOAT DOWN
RESERVOIR CAP
DOWN POSITION
UP POSITION
Switch contacts open at
s
proper fluid level.
1
2
MAGNET
FLOAT
Switch contacts closed
when float drops.
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