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C0288








CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The red BRAKE warning lamp is supplied ignition voltage through the GAUGES fuse. The BRAKE warning lamp can be illuminated by the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Daytime Running Lights Module (DRL), Brake Pressure Warning Switch or by the Park Brake Switch.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ High voltage is present on the BRAKE warning lamp circuit when the circuit is expected to be low (lamp commanded on by the EBCM)
^ Anything that keeps the Brake warning lamp circuit high when the lamp is supposed to be illuminated (such as a short to voltage on CKT 33)

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
No action taken, the ABS is not disabled.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ Repair the conditions responsible for setting the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
^ Use the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
DTC C0288 is usually set by a short to voltage in the wiring between the brake warning lamp and the EBCM.

TEST DESCRIPTION
The numbers below refer to the steps in the diagnostic table:
2. This step checks for normal operation of the BRAKE warning lamp.
3. This step decides between a faulty EBCM, or a short to voltage in circuit 680 J 36169-A.