Circuit Inspection

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Inspection Condition	(+) Probe		(-) Probe		Specification
Inspection Condition	Connector	Terminal	Connector	Terminal	Specification
Ignition "OFF". Disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the concerned component. Ignition "ON".	Brake switch connector	1 (Brake switch power)	Chassis ground	-	Approx. 12V
	Brake switch connector	4 (Brake lamp switch power)	Chassis ground	-	Approx. 12V
Ignition "OFF". Disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the concerned component.	Brake switch connector	2 (Brake test switch)	ECM connector	31 (Brake test switch)	Approx. below 1Ω
	Brake switch connector	5 (Brake light switch)	ECM connector	30 (Brake lamp switch)	Approx. below 1Ω
Ignition "ON". Keep the brake taking "OFF".	Brake switch connector	2 (Brake test switch)	Chassis ground	-	Approx. 12V
Ignition "ON". Keep the brake taking "OFF".	Brake switch connector	5 (Brake light switch)	Chassis ground	-	Approx. 0V
Ignition "ON". Keep the brake stepping "ON".	Brake switch connector	2 (Brake test switch)	Chassis ground	-	Approx. 0V
Ignition "ON". Keep the brake stepping "ON".	Brake switch connector	5 (Brake light switch)	Chassis ground	-	Approx. 12V

Good

Go to "Verification Of Repair " procedure.

No Good

Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
If no problems were found with the circuits or connectors, replace the brake switch and Go to "Verification Of Repair " procedure.