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Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
  2. Check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS

    Does it indicate OFF? 

    YES  -Go to step 3

    NO  -Inspect the brake pedal position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT )

  3. Press the brake pedal, and check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS

    Does it change to ON? 

    YES  -The brake pedal position switch signal circuit (BKSW line) is OK

    NO  -Go to step 4

  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0)
  5. Jump the SCS line with the HDS
  6. Disconnect the brake pedal position switch 4P connector.
  7. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector A (49P)
  8. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal A42 and body ground
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal A42 And Body Ground
    G05992478Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A42) and the brake pedal position switch Replace the No 12 STOP (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box

    NO  -Go to step 9

  9. Connect brake pedal position switch 4P connector terminal No 2 to body ground with a jumper wire
    Fig 2: Connecting Brake Pedal Position Switch 4P Connector Terminal No 2 To Body Ground With Jumper Wire
    G05992479Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal A42 and body ground
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal A42 And Body Ground
    G05992480Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair open in the wire between the brake pedal position switch and the No 12 STOP (15 A) fuse Inspect the brake pedal position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT )

    NO  -Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A42) and the brake pedal position switch