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Diagnostic Aids

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Perform a visual inspection for loose or poor connections at all related components. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

DTC C0277

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Brake Current Position Sensor parameter in the data list for the body control module (BCM).
  4. Apply and release the brake pedal.
Does the scan tool display a change in the voltage?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Go to Step 3 
3 Test for the following in the stop lamp switch sensor signal circuit:
  • An open
  • A poor connection
  • A short to ground

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 4 
4 Test for the following in the brake pedal position sensor low reference circuit:
  • An open
  • A short to ground
  • A short to battery positive voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 5 
5 Test for the following on the 10-volt reference circuit:
  • An open
  • A short to ground
  • A short to battery positive voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 6 
6 Test for a short to ground in the instrument panel (I/P) dimming voltage reference circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 7 
7 Inspect for a high resistance or a poor connection at the harness connector of the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 8 
8
IMPORTANT: Always recalibrate the brake pedal position sensor after replacing the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration .
Replace the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement .Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 9  -
9
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Apply and release the brake pedal.
Does DTC C0277 reset?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 12 
10 Inspect for a high resistance or a poor connection at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 11 
11 Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 12  -
12
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK