Diagnostic Test
- ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
Make sure the Stop Lamp Switch is adjusted properly before continuing.
NOTE:Make sure the Stop Lamp Switch is properly wired, such as (B15) Brake Switch No. 1 and (L51) Brake Lamp Switch Output are not switched at the harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the DTC Active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- (A108) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT Fig 1: Using 12-volt Test Light Connected To Ground To Probe (A108) Fused Ignition Switch Output Circuit In Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (A108) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Repair the open or short to ground in the (A108) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit. Inspect the related fuse and repair as necessary.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- STOP LAMP SWITCH
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance between the (A108) Fused Ignition Switch circuit terminal and the (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal terminal in the Stop Lamp Switch.
- Measure the resistance between the (G210) Ground circuit terminal and the (B15) Brake Switch No. 1 Signal terminal in the Stop Lamp Switch.
- Apply and release the Stop Lamp Switch while monitoring the Ohmmeter.
Does the resistance change from below 5.0 Ohms to open circuit for each circuit check?
Yes
- Go To 4.
No
- Replace the Stop Lamp Switch.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- (B16) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE Fig 2: Measuring Voltage On (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal Circuit In Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector
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- Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- Measure the voltage on the (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5.
- (B16) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Of Brake Switch No. 2 Signal Circuit From Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector To Appropriate Terminal Of PCM Pinout Box 8815
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- Turn the ignition off.CAUTION:
Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install the PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position) to perform diagnosis.
- Measure the resistance of the (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal circuit from the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector to the appropriate terminal of PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position).
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 6.
No
- Repair the open in the (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Turn the ignition off.
- (B16) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal Circuit In Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector
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- Measure the resistance between ground and the (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the short to ground in the (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 7.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (B16) Brake Switch No. 2 Signal circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
- (B15) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Of (B15) Brake Switch No. 1 Signal Circuit From Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector To Appropriate Terminal Of PCM Pinout Box 8815
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- Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Switch No. 1 Signal circuit from the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector to the appropriate terminal of PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position).
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 8.
No
- Repair the open in the (B15) Brake Switch No. 1 Signal circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Switch No. 1 Signal circuit from the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector to the appropriate terminal of PCM Pinout Box (special tool #8815A, Kit, NGC, 38 Position).
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Stop Lamp Switch and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Switch and Powertrain Control Module connectors.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .