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DTC C0023-12

DTC C0023-12  : Brake Diag Circuit ON Failure

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
C0023-12 Brake Diag Circuit ON Failure    

DTC (VSA)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.

    -4. Wait 2 seconds or more without pressing the brake pedal.

    -5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    C0023-12 Brake Diag Circuit ON Failure    

    Is DTC C0023-12 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting . If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Relay circuit board check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check the brake lights without pressing the brake pedal.

    Are the brake lights on?

    YES 

    Replace the relay circuit board .

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Shorted wire check (BRK LAMP line) 1

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Check the brake lights without pressing the brake pedal.

    Are the brake lights on?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  4. Shorted wire check (BRK LAMP line) 2

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Check the brake lights without pressing the brake pedal.

    Are the brake lights on?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire between the relay circuit board and the VSA modulator-control unit.

    NO 

    The BRK LAMP wire is OK. Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting. If they are OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .

  5. Open wire check (STOP SW line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    -3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    PCM connector A (50P) (L15BE engine)
    PCM connector A (51P) (K24W9/K24V9 engine)
    Brake pedal position switch 4P connector

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector A (50P) (L15BE engine): disconnected
      PCM connector A (51P) (K24W9/K24V9 engine): disconnected
      Brake pedal position switch 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 PCM connector A (50P) (L15BE engine) No. 26
      PCM connector A (51P) (K24W9/K24V9 engine) No. 37
    Test point 2 Brake pedal position switch 4P connector (female terminals) No. 1:
    GHH431810Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The STOP SW wire is OK. Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the PCM and the brake pedal position switch.

  6. PCM check

    -1. Reconnect the following connectors.

    PCM connector A (50P) (L15BE engine)
    PCM connector A (51P) (K24W9/K24V9 engine)
    Brake pedal position switch 4P connector

    -2. Substitute a known-good PCM .

    -3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.

    -5. Wait 2 seconds or more without pressing the brake pedal.

    -6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    C0023-12 Brake Diag Circuit ON Failure    

    Is DTC C0023-12 indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting. If they are OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit .

    NO 

    Replace the original PCM .