On-Vehicle Inspection

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INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL LOAD SENSING SWITCH

HINT:

Do not remove the brake pedal load sensing switch from the brake pedal support.
When there is a malfunction in the brake pedal load sensing switch, replace the brake pedal support.

Disconnect the brake pedal load sensing switch connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Load Sensing Switch
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Measure the resistance of the switch.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
1 - 2	Brake pedal depressed	Approx. 1 kΩ
1 - 2	Brake pedal released	Approx. 213 Ω

If the value is not as specified, replace the brake pedal support assembly (see DISASSEMBLY ).