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Repair Procedures: Inspection

  1. Fuse Inspection 

    Mount the test fuse to the switch fuse and relay fuse part to confirm a normal joint fit.

    Fig 1: Checking Switch Fuse And Relay Fuse Part (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 2: Checking Switch Fuse And Relay Fuse Part (2 Of 2)
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  2. GDS Data Analysis 
    1. Analyze GDS data and confirm if there is anything wrong with the stop lamp switch.
    1. Connect the GDS to the self-diagnosis connector.
    2. Turn the spark switch on
    3. Step on the brake pedal.
    4. Inspect the "brake switch" category that displays the "sensor data" GDS.)

      Normal Waveform  : The pressure sensor signal value will change according to the Brake ON/OFF Switch.

    Fig 3: Screen Display - Pressure Sensor Signal Value Normal Waveform
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  3. Inspection Of Connector By Each Part 

    Check whether or not each connector has been damaged, or terminal surge, or incomplete connection has taken place

    [Engine Room Junction Box] 

    Fig 4: Screen Display - Engine Room Junction Box
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    [ABS/VDC Control Module] 

    Fig 5: Screen Display - ABS/VDC Control Module
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  4. Inspect The Stop Lamp Circuit 

Connect probe to each terminal wire and confirm oscilloscope waveform.

[Stop Lamp Switch Input/Output] 

Fig 6: Screen Display - Stop Lamp Switch Input/Output
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[Oscilloscope Waveform Screen] 

Fig 7: Screen Display - Stop Lamp Switch Output Screen
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