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Diagnostic Aids

DTC P0504

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics  and Cruise Control Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Lighting Systems  in Vehicle DTC Information
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IMPORTANT: The stop lamp switch must be adjusted correctly for proper operation. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment .
Check to see if the stop lamps operate correctly.Do the stop lamps operate correctly?
Go to Step 3  Go to Stop Lamps Inoperative 
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  1. With the scan tool, observe the brake switch data parameter.
  2. Press and release the brake pedal.
Does the Brake Pedal Switch parameter display change with the brake pedal position?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Depress the brake pedal.
  2. Using a digital multimeter, test for voltage between powertrain control module (PCM) connector C1 terminal 3 and the PCM connector C3 terminal 11. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
Is the voltage below 1.5 volts?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 6 
5 With the brake pedal released, use a digital multimeter, test for voltage between PCM connector C1 terminal 3 and the PCM connector C3 terminal 11.
Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
Is the voltage between 7.5 volts and 14 volts?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 7 
6 Test for intermittent circuit problems between the brake switch and the PCM. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems
Did you find and complete the repair?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
7 Repair the short or high resistance in the stop lamp signal circuit between the PCM connector C1 terminal 3 and the PCM connector C3 terminal 11. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems
Did you find and complete the repair?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 2 
8 Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement -LV6 or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement - LNK in Engine Controls
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 2 
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  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK