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Diagnostic Test

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  1. VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read and record the DTCs.
    3. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
    4. Start the vehicle.
    5. Apply the brake pedal several times.
    6. With the scan tool, read the ABS DTCs.

      Is the DTC active at this time?

      Yes 

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      No 

  2. INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Visually inspect the BPP Sensor for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to SENSOR, STOP LAMP, INSTALLATION .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

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  3. BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR VOLTAGE 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, under "Data Display" monitor the Brake Pedal Sensor voltage.
    3. Press the brake pedal slowly.

      Did the Brake Pedal Sensor voltage change smoothly?

      Yes 

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      No 

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  4. BRAKE SYSTEM SIGNALS 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, under "Data Display" monitor the Master Cylinder Brake Pressure and the Brake Pedal Sensor voltage.
    3. Press the brake pedal slowly.

      Did the Master Cylinder Brake Pressure and the Brake Pedal Sensor voltage change smoothly?

      Yes 

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      No 

  5. BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the BPP Sensor harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage at the BPP Sensor harness connector between the (B237) BPP Sensor Feed and the (B937) BPP Sensor Return.

      Is the voltage above 4.75 volts?

      Yes 

      No