Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE NOTE:
Make sure the Stop Lamp Switch is properly adjusted before continuing.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Press and release the Brake Pedal.
- With the scan tool, read Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) DTCs.
Is the DTC Active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- CHECK THE STOP LAMP SWITCH
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read the Brake Switch Normally Closed state.
Is the Brake Switch Normally Closed state read Closed?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Stop Lamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL .
- Perform the EVCU VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EVCU VERIFICATION TEST
- CHECK THE (B134) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the EVCU C1 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage of the (B134) Brake Signal 2 circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (B134) Brake Signal 2 circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the EVCU VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EVCU VERIFICATION TEST
No
- Go To 4
- ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT (EVCU)
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Brake Lamp Switch and the Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were there any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the EVCU VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EVCU VERIFICATION TEST
No
- Replace and program the Electric Vehicle Control Module (EVCU) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to UNIT, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONTROL (EVCU), REMOVAL .
- Perform the EVCU VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EVCU VERIFICATION TEST