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DTC C0040-9E: Brake Pedal Switch "A" Stuck On; DTC C0040-9F: Brake Pedal Switch "A" Stuck Off [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Check if the same DTC is output.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      When P0571-11 and/or P0571-13 is output together with C0040-9E and/or C0040-9F, inspect and repair the trouble areas indicated by P0571-11 and/or P0571-13 first.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      C0040-9E and P0571-11 are output A
      C0040-9E and P0571-13 are output B
      C0040-9F and P0571-11 are output C
      C0040-9F and P0571-13 are output D
      Only C0040-9E or C0040-9F is output E

    Result: 

    A 

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS 

    Result: 

    C 

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS 

    Result: 

    D 

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS 

    Result: 

    E 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (STOP LIGHT SW AND BRAKE PEDAL LOAD SENSING SW) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    • Select the Data List using the GTS.

      HINT: 

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2022 - ]

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Stop Light SW Stop light switch assembly status (STP or STP2 terminal input) OFF / ON OFF: Brake pedal released
      ON: Brake pedal depressed
      HINT: 
      • Stop light control relay off: STP terminal status displayed.
      • Stop light control relay on: STP2 terminal status displayed.
      Brake Pedal Load Sensing SW Brake pedal load sensing switch OFF / ON OFF: Brake pedal released
      ON: Brake pedal depressed
      -

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Stop Light SW
      Brake Pedal Load Sensing SW
    • Check that the stop light switch display and brake pedal load sensing switch display observed on the GTS change according to brake pedal operation.

      OK

      The GTS displays OFF / ON according to brake pedal operation.

    • Slowly depress the brake pedal, and check when the stop light switch assembly and brake pedal load sensing switch turn on.

      OK

      First the stop light switch assembly should turn on, and then the brake pedal load sensing switch should turn on.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (Turning on of the brake pedal load sensing switch is not confirmed.) B
      NG (The brake pedal load sensing switch turns on first.) C

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    C 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  3

  3. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Operate the GTS to clear the codes. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Brake/EPB / Trouble Codes.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Press the DTC clear button.
    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. RECONFIRM DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Start the engine.
    • Perform a road test.
    • Read the DTCs following the prompts on the GTS. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Brake/EPB / Trouble Codes.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes 

    • Check if the same DTC is output.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      C0040-9E and C0040-9F are not output A
      C0040-9E or C0040-9F is output B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    A 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

  5. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
    • Inspect the brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly).

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

      OK

      The brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY) 
    • Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the A35 brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) connector.
    • Disconnect the A31 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      A35-2 (FSW+) - A31-28 (FSW+) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      A35-2 (FSW+) or A31-28 (FSW+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher kΩ
      A35-1 (FSW-) - Body ground 1 minute or more after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal Below 1 Ω Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  7. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT AND STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
    • Check the brake pedal height and stop light switch assembly installation.

      HINT: 

      Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2022 - ]

      OK

      The brake pedal height and stop light switch assembly installation are normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT OR STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION. Refer to  ADJUSTMENT [10/2022 - ]