DTC P1703: Brake Switch Out Of Self-Test Range

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P1703 - BRAKE SWITCH OUT OF SELF-TEST RANGE

Description:	Indicates that during the key ON engine OFF (KOEO) self-test, the brake pedal position (BPP) signal was high, or during the key ON engine running (KOER) self-test, the BPP signal did not cycle high and low.
Possible Causes:	Open or short in the BPP circuit Open or short in the stoplamp circuits Concern in module(s) connected to the BPP circuit Damaged brake switch Incorrectly adjusted brake switch
Diagnostic Aids:	Check for correct function of the stoplamps. Using a scan tool, check the brake pedal position PID. The stoplamps and PID should turn ON and OFF with brake pedal activation.
Application	Key On Engine Off	Key On Engine Running	Continuous Memory
All	GO to PINPOINT TEST FD .