Conditions for Setting the DTC

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C0161.00

The EBCM detects the vehicle speed is greater than 11 km/h (7 mph), the brake pedal is applied for one minute, and the brake pressure detects pressure less than the set value.
The EBCM detects the vehicle speed decreases, the brake pedal is released and the brake pressure sensor detects an increase in pressure.

C0161.71

The EBCM detects an invalid brake pedal signal from the BCM.