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DTC P0703-12: Brake Switch "B" Circuit Short to Battery [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STOP LIGHT SW) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Stop Light SW.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Stop Light SW
    5. Read the Data List displayed on the Techstream.

      OK

      Techstream Display Measurement Item/Range (display) Normal Condition
      Stop Light SW Stop light switch status: ON or OFF
      • ON: Brake pedal depressed
      • OFF: Brake pedal released
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2016 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    Go to next step 

  2. CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 
    1. Check the stop light switch assembly installation.

      Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2013 - ]

      OK

      Stop light switch assembly is installed correctly.

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    SECURELY REINSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  INSTALLATION [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    Go to next step 

  3. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (STP VOLTAGE) 
    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.
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      *a Brake pedal depressed *b Brake pedal released
      *c Front view of wire harness connector
      (to ECM)
      - -
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A43-27 (STP) - Body ground Brake pedal released Below 1.5 V
      Brake pedal depressed 7.5 to 14 V
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2016 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    Go to next step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A86-3 (L) or A43-27 (STP) - Other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)