Pinpoint Test C: DTC P1703 Or DTC P1572 - Brake On/Off Circuit Failure
- C1 CHECK CIRCUIT 810 (RD/LG) FOR VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b (Gasoline) or C1381a (Diesel).
- Key in ON position.
- For gasoline vehicles, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-8, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- For diesel vehicles, measure the voltage between the PCM C1381a-18, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes : Go to C2.
No : Go to C5.
- C2 CHECK THE STOPLAMP SWITCH
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Stoplamp Switch C278.
- Key in ON position.
- For gasoline vehicles, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-8, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- For diesel vehicles, measure the voltage between the PCM C1381a-18, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes : If equipped with an automatic transmission, Go to C3.
If equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) and a manual transmission, Go to C4.
If equipped with two-wheel drive (2WD) and a manual transmission, Go to C5.
No : INSTALL a new stoplamp switch. REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- C3 CHECK THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ACTUATOR
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Brake Shift Interlock C2008.
- Key in ON position.
- For gasoline vehicles, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-8, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- For diesel vehicles, measure the voltage between the PCM C1381a-18, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes : If equipped with 2WD and a manual transmission, REPAIR circuit 810 (RD/LG). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
If equipped with 4WD and a manual transmission, Go to C4.
No : INSTALL a new brake shift interlock actuator. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- C4 CHECK THE 4WD CONTROL MODULE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: 4WD Control Module C281a.
- Key in ON position.
- For gasoline vehicles, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-8, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- For diesel vehicles, measure the voltage between the PCM C1381a-18, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes : REPAIR circuit 810 (RD/LG). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No : Go to C12.
- C5 CHECK THE STOPLAMP SWITCH FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- For gasoline vehicles, while applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the PCM C175b-8, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- For diesel vehicles, while applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the PCM C1381a-18, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : Go to C8.
No : Go to C6.
- C6 CHECK CIRCUIT 22 (LB/BK) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Stoplamp Switch C278.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the stoplamp switch C278-3, circuit 22 (LB/BK), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : Go to C7.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- C7 CHECK CIRCUIT 810 (RD/LG) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- For gasoline vehicles, measure the resistance between the stoplamp switch C278-4, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and the PCM C175b-8, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side.
- For diesel vehicles, measure the resistance between the stoplamp switch C278-4, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side and the PCM C1381a-18, circuit 810 (RD/LG), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : INSTALL a new stoplamp switch. REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- C8 CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATOR SWITCH FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- For gasoline vehicles, while firmly applying and releasing the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the PCM C175a-65, circuit 307 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- For diesel vehicles, while firmly applying and releasing the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the PCM C1381a-28, circuit 307 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts with the brake pedal released, and 0 volts with the brake pedal firmly applied?
Yes : Go to C13.
No : Go to C9.
- C9 CHECK CIRCUIT 418 (DG/YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Speed Control Deactivator Switch C1025.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the speed control deactivator switch C1025-1, circuit 418 (DG/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : Go to C10.
No : VERIFY the central junction box (CJB) fuse 12 (2A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- C10 CHECK CIRCUIT 307 (BK/YE) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Measure the voltage between the speed control deactivator switch C1025-2, circuit 307 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
Yes : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No : Go to C11.
- C11 CHECK CIRCUIT 307 (BK/YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- For gasoline vehicles, measure the resistance between the speed control deactivator switch C1025-2, circuit 307 (BK/YE), harness side and the PCM C175a-65, circuit 307 (BK/YE), harness side.
- For diesel vehicles, measure the resistance between the speed control deactivator switch C1025-2, circuit 307 (BK/YE), harness side and the PCM C1381a-28, circuit 307 (BK/YE), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : INSTALL a new brake master cylinder. REFER to HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- C12 CHECK FOR CORRECT 4WD CONTROL MODULE OPERATION
- Disconnect all the 4WD control module connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the 4WD control module connectors and make sure they are seated correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes : INSTALL a new 4WD control module. REFER to FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEMS .
No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- C13 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they are seated correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - GASOLINE ENGINES .
No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.