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DTC P0703-12: Brake Switch "B" Circuit Short to Battery [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE USING GTS 
    1. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List while the vehicle is being driven.

      Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

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

      Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Stop Light SW

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Stop Light SW is OFF A
      The value of Stop Light SW is not OFF B

    Result: 

    SYMPTOM SIMULATION AND DTC CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 
    1. Check the stop light switch assembly installation condition.

      HINT: 

      Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

      OK

      Stop light switch assembly is installed correctly.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REINSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY. Refer to  INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (STP VOLTAGE) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the A16 ECM connector.
    • Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      A16-14 (STP) - Body ground Brake pedal released Below 1.5 V V
      A16-14 (STP) - Body ground Brake pedal depressed 7.5 to 14 V V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. REPLACE ECM 

    HINT: 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    PERFORM REGISTRATION. Refer to  REGISTRATION [10/2022 - ]