Circuit Description

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The stop lamp switch indicates the brake pedal status to the transmission control module (TCM). The brake switch is a normally-closed switch that supplies battery voltage on the stop lamp supply voltage circuit to the TCM. Applying the brake opens the stop lamp switch, interrupting voltage to the TCM. When the brake is released, the TCM receives a constant voltage signal input. If the TCM receives a 0 voltage signal input at the stop lamp supply voltage circuit, and the torque converter clutch (TCC) is engaged, the TCM de-energizes the TCC solenoid valve. The TCM disregards the brake switch input for TCC scheduling if there is a brake switch circuit fault.

When the TCM detects an open circuit in the brake switch or brake switch wiring during decelerations, then DTC P0719 sets. DTC P0719 is a type C DTC.