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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2011M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
2011 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)
Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
2011 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)SECTION Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE WARNING CONTINUES SOUNDING, OR DOES NOT SOUND
Description
- The parking brake warning buzzer sounds continuously during vehicle travel though the parking brake is released.
- The parking brake warning buzzer does not sound at all even though driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK PARKING BRAKE WARNING LAMP
1. Start the engine.
2. Check the operation of the brake warning lamp by operating the parking brake.
When parking brake is applied : ON
When parking brake is released : OFF
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace combination meter. Removal And Installation
NO - GO TO 2.
2.CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Perform check for the parking brake switch signal circuit. Parking Brake Switch Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
Perform a unit check for the parking brake switch. Parking Brake Switch Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace combination meter. Removal And Installation
NO - Replace parking brake switch. Exploded View.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.