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DTC C0040-13: Brake Pedal Switch "A" Circuit Open [10/2022 - ]: Description

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The brake pedal load sensing switch signal turns on when the brake pedal is depressed with a force exceeding a predetermined level.

The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) uses this circuit to detect if the brake pedal is depressed or not.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output from Priority
C0040-13 Brake Pedal Switch "A" Circuit Open When the +BS terminal voltage is from 9.5 to 17.4 V, an open or short in the brake pedal load sensing switch continues for 0.3 seconds or more.
  • Brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly)
  • Wire harness and connector
  • Skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)
Brake/EPB A