Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
- Apply and release the Brake Pedal several times.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Test complete. The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH 1 STATUS
- CHECK BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH 2 STATUS
- With the scan tool, read the Brake Pedal Switch 2 (N.C.) input.
- Press and release the brake pedal several times.
Does the scan tool display Brake Pedal Switch 2 (N.C.): OFF and ON for the appropriate pedal position?
Yes
- Test complete. The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE FUSED RUN-START OUTPUT CIRCUIT TO BRAKE SWITCH 2 FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the Fused Run-Start Output circuit at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the open in the Fused Ignition Run-Start Output circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE STOP LAMP SWITCH - BRAKE SWITCH 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
- With the scan tool, read the Brake Pedal Switch 2 (N.C.) input.
- Connect a jumper wire between the (B134) Brake Signal 2 circuit and the Fused Ignition Run-Start Output circuit at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
- Remove and reconnect the jumper wire.
Does the scan tool display Brake Pedal Switch 2 (N.C.): OFF and ON and the jumper wire is removed and reconnected?
Yes
- Replace the Stop Lamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 6
- CHECK THE (B134) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the BCM C4 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (B134) Brake Signal 2 circuit at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (B134) Brake Signal 2 circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 7
- CHECK THE (B134) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance of the (B134) Brake Signal 2 circuit between the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector and the BCM C4 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the BCM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the open in the (B134) Brake Signal 2 circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE FUSED IGNITION RUN-START OUTPUT CIRCUIT TO BRAKE SWITCH 1 FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the Fused Ignition Run-Start Output circuit at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 9
No
- Repair the open in the Fused Ignition Run-Start Output circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE STOP LAMP SWITCH - BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH 1 SIGNAL OPEN
- With the scan tool, read the Brake Pedal Switch 1 (N.O.) input.
- Connect a jumper wire between the (B135) Brake Signal 1 circuit and the Fused Ignition Run-Start Output circuit at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Does the Brake Pedal Switch 1 (N.O.) input change state?
Yes
- Replace the Stop Lamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 10
- CHECK THE (B135) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the BCM C4 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (B135) Brake Signal 1 circuit at the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (B135) Brake Signal 1 circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 11
- CHECK THE (B135) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance of the (B135) Brake Signal 1 circuit between the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector and the BCM C4 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the BCM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the open in the (B135) Brake Signal 1 circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .