Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk of the parking brake may freezing, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lever in P (automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector.
3.
Measure resistance between ...
Input/Output Specification
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then
wait for at least 30 seconds.
2.
Turn the steering wheel so that the fro ...