Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
An intermittent malfunction may be caused by a fault in the stop lamp switch electrical circuit. Inspect the wiring harness and the components for any of the following conditions:
- Any backed-out terminals
- Any improper mating of terminals
- Any broken electrical connector locks
- Any improperly formed or damaged terminals
- Any faulty terminal-to-wire connections
- Any physical damage to the wiring harness
- A broken wire inside the insulation
- Any corrosion of the electrical connections, the splices, or the terminals
Repair any electrical circuit faults that were found. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
The information included in the Freeze Frame data can be useful in determining the vehicle operating conditions when the DTC first set.