Pinpoint Test P: Brake Pressure Applied Switch: Description
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Perform this test when directed here by QUICK TEST. Brake Pressure Applied (BPA) switch is a pressure switch that senses brake pressure and is redundant with the Brake On/Off (BOO) switch to provide a backup to deactivate cruise control. DTC 0571 indicates brake switch "A" circuit malfunction.