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DTC C0040-13: Brake Pedal Switch "A" Circuit Open [11/2018 - ]: Description

The brake pedal load sensing switch turns on when the brake pedal is depressed with a force exceeding a predetermined level.

The skid control ECU uses this circuit to detect if the brake pedal is depressed or not.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C0040-13 Brake Pedal Switch "A" Circuit Open An open or short in the brake pedal load sensing switch circuit continues for 0.5 seconds or more.
  • Brake pedal load sensing switch (Brake pedal support assembly)
  • Brake pedal load sensing switch circuit
  • Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)
DTC DETECTION CONDITIONS: C0040-13

  Vehicle Condition
Pattern 1 Pattern 2
Diagnosis Condition - - -
Malfunction Status An open in the brake pedal load sensing switch circuit continues. ◦ -
A short in the brake pedal load sensing switch circuit continues. - ◦
Detection Time 0.5 seconds or more 0.5 seconds or more
Number of Trips 1 trip 1 trip