DTC P0724: Brake Switch "B" Circuit High [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure
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- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STOP LIGHT SWITCH)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Primary / Stop Light Switch.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Stop Light Switch - Read the values displayed on the Techstream.
OK
Techstream Display Measurement Item/Range (display) Normal Condition Stop Light Switch Stop light switch status: ON or OFF - ON: Brake pedal depressed
- OFF: Brake pedal released
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [09/2014 - 11/2017]
Result:
NG
See step 2
- CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
- Check the stop light switch installation.
Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - ]
OK
Stop light switch is installed correctly.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
SECURELY REINSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Check the stop light switch installation.
- INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the stop light switch assembly.
Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [09/2014 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 4
- Inspect the stop light switch assembly.
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (STP VOLTAGE)
*a Brake Pedal Depressed *b Brake Pedal Released *c Component with harness connected
(ECM)- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Brake Pedal Operation Specified Condition A70-13 (STP) - Body ground Depressed 7.5 to 14 V Released Below 1.5 V Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.