Circuit/System Description

The brake switch is hard wired to the trailer brake control module (TBCM). The body control module (BCM) sends a brake switch status serial data message to the TBCM. The TBCM compares the states of the brake switch signal to the serial data message after a master cylinder brake pressure sensor threshold is exceeded. If the brake switch signal and the serial data message are not in agreement or if the serial data message is not valid, a DTC will set and the trailer brake control system will be disabled.