Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If not using the hand-held tester, start the inspection from step 2.
- Check the parking brake switch using the hand-held tester. Connect the hand-held tester DLC3. Check the parking brake switch using DATA LIST. If the results are OK, perform the next test procedure of the problem symptom. See step 4 of the SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK under TROUBLE SHOOTING. If the results are not good, go to the next step.
- Check the parking brake switch. See INSTRUMENT PANEL article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If the results are OK, go to the next step. If the results are not good, repair or replace the wiring harness or connector.
- Check the wiring harness and connector between the parking brake switch and body ECU. If the results are OK, perform the next test procedure of the problem symptom. See step 4 of the SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK under TROUBLE SHOOTING. If the results are not good, repair or replace wiring harness or connector.