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DTC C0040-9E: Brake Pedal Switch "A" Stuck On; DTC C0040-9F: Brake Pedal Switch "A" Stuck Off [11/2021 - ]: 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, P0571-12, and/or P0571-13 is output together with C0040-9E and/or C0040-9F, inspect and repair the trouble areas indicated by P0571-11, P0571-12, and/or P0571-13 first.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      C0040-9E and P0571-11 are output A
      C0040-9E and P0571-12 are output B
      C0040-9E and P0571-13 are output C
      C0040-9F and P0571-11 are output D
      C0040-9F and P0571-12 are output E
      C0040-9F and P0571-13 are output F
      Only C0040-9E or C0040-9F is output G

    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 

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS 

    Result: 

    F 

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS 

    Result: 

    G 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (STOP LIGHT SW AND BRAKE PEDAL LOAD SENSING SW) 
    1. Check that the stop light switch display and brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) display observed on the GTS change according to brake pedal operation.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Stop Light SW Stop light switch assembly (STP terminal input) OFF / ON OFF: Brake pedal released
      ON: Brake pedal depressed
      HINT: 
      The brake pedal state is determined using the voltage at terminal STP
      Brake Pedal Load Sensing SW Brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) (FSW+ terminal input) OFF / ON OFF: Brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) OFF
      ON: Brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) ON
      HINT: 
      The brake pedal state is determined using the voltage at terminal FSW+

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Stop Light SW
      Brake Pedal Load Sensing SW

      OK

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

    2. Slowly depress the brake pedal, and check when the stop light switch and brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) turn on.

      OK

      First the stop light switch turns on, and then the brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) turns on.

      Result

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

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    C 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  3

  3. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    1. None

      Procedure1

    2. Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

      Post-procedure1

    3. Turn the ignition switch to off.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. RECONFIRM DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    1. Based on the Freeze Frame Data and interview with the customer, attempt to reproduce the conditions when the malfunction occurred.

      Procedure1

    2. Check if the same DTC is output.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

      Post-procedure1

    3. None

    Result: 

    A 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - ] 

  5. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2021 - ] 

    OK

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

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [03/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY) 

    Procedure1

    1. 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

    2. Disconnect the A40 brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) connector.
    3. Disconnect the A36 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

      Procedure2

    4. Check both the connector case and the terminals for deformation and corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion.

      Procedure3

    5. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A36-10 (FSW+) - A40-2 (FSW+) Always Below 1 Ω
      A36-10 (FSW+) or A40-2 (FSW+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A40-1 (FSW-) - Body ground 1 minute or more after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

      Post-procedure1

    6. None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  7. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL AND STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 

    Pre-procedure1

    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

      Procedure1

    2. Check the brake pedal height and stop light switch assembly installation are normal.

      HINT: 

      Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2021 - ]

      OK

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

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

      Post-procedure1

    3. None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [03/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL OR STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  ADJUSTMENT [11/2021 - ]