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DTC C1425: Open in Stop Light Switch Circuit [12/2017 - 09/2018]: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STOP LIGHT SW) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Select the Data List using the Techstream.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2017 - 09/2018]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Stop Light SW Stop light switch assembly ON or OFF ON: Brake pedal depressed
      OFF: Brake pedal released
      -

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Stop Light SW
    4. Check that the stop light switch display observed on the Techstream changes according to brake pedal operation.

      OK

      The Techstream displays ON or OFF according to brake pedal operation.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  3

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2017 - 09/2018]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Clear DTCs 

    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. Start the engine.
    4. Depress the brake pedal several times to test the stop light circuit.
    5. Check if the same DTC is output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2017 - 09/2018]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1425 is not output. A
      DTC C1425 is output. B

    Result: 

    A 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - 09/2018] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2017 - 09/2018] 

  3. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (STP TERMINAL) 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.
    3. Disconnect the A9 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A9-35 (STP) - Body ground Stop light switch on (Brake pedal depressed) 8 to 14 V
      A9-35 (STP) - Body ground Stop light switch off (Brake pedal released) Below 1.5 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2017 - 09/2018] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STP CIRCUIT)