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DTC P0724 Brake Switch "B" Circuit High: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom: 

Gear is not shifted down when climbing a hill or driving down a hill.

CAUTION: Use CHECK BOARD when measuring the TCM terminal voltage and resistance.

Wiring diagram: 

Fig 2: Brake Switch (B) Circuit High System Wiring Diagram (Except For Model Without Eyesight And X Mode)
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  1. CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between stop light switch.

      Terminals 

      No. 1 - No. 2:

    Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

  2. CHECK HARNESS. 
    1. Disconnect the TCM connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage between TCM connector and chassis ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B54) No. 29 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

    Is the voltage 10 V or more?

    • Yes  : Repair the short circuit of harness.
    • No  : Go to 3. 
  3. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR TCM. 
    1. Connect all connectors.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Read the data of [Stop Light Switch] using Subaru Select Monitor.

    Is "OFF" displayed?

    • Yes  : Current condition is normal. Check for poor contact in connectors or harnesses, and repair the defective part.
    • No  : Go to 4. 
  4. CHECK FOR POOR CONTACT. 

    Is there poor contact in the input signal circuit of stop light switch?