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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This DTC detects an open stop lamp switch signal circuit from the stoplamp side of the splice pack to the EBCM.
  2. 4:  The EBCM sources 5 volts on the stop lamp switch signal circuit. This small voltage has a ground path through the stop lamp bulbs. This DTC sets if the path to ground is open.
DTC C1295

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  ABS Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  ABS Connector End Views  
1 Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS 
2
  1. Press the brake pedal.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the Stop lamp Switch parameter in the TCS data list.
Does the Stoplamp Switch parameter display Applied?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 3 
Test the signal circuit of the stoplamp switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
Press the brake pedal.
Are all of the stop lamps OFF?
Go to Step 5  Go to Diagnostic Aids
5 Test the feed circuit of the stoplamps for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the ground circuit for the stoplamps for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Diagnostic Aids
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the EBCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
8 Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
9
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK