DTC P0504: Brake Switch "A" / "B" Correlation: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (TERMINAL VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A19-2 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V - Reconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BATTERY)
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (TERMINAL VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A19-4 - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V - Reconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - IG2 RELAY)
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the stop light switch assembly.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Switch Position Specified Condition 1 - 2 Switch pin not pushed Below 1 Ω Switch pin pushed 10 kΩ or higher 3 - 4 Switch pin not pushed 10 kΩ or higher Switch pin pushed Below 1 Ω - Reinstall the stop light switch assembly.
NG → See step 5
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK ECM (STP AND ST1 - VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Brake Pedal Operation Specified Condition A55-35 (ST1-) - Body ground Released 7.5 to 14 V Depressed 0 to 1.5 V A55-36 (STP) - Body ground Released 0 to 1.5 V Depressed 7.5 to 14 V - Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)
OK → See step 6
- REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL