Parking Brake Switch Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If both the ABS/VSA indicator and the brake system indicator come on at the same time, check the VSA system for DTC's first (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A) from the parking brake switch (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Switch Connector, Parking Brake Switch & Switch Terminal
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check for continuity between the switch terminal (C) and body ground.
- With the parking brake pedal pressed, there should be continuity.
- 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 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).
Reconnect the parking brake switch connector.