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Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

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  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 next step.

    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 next step.

  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 PCM connector A (49P).
  8. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A8 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Identifying PCM A (49P) Connector Terminal Location
    G06422767Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short in the wire between the PCM (A8) and the brake pedal position switch. Replace the No. A8 STOP/HORN (20 A) fuse.

    NO  -Go to next step.

  9. Connect brake pedal position switch 4P connector terminal No. 1 to body ground with a jumper wire.
    Fig 2: Connecting Brake Pedal Position Switch 4P Connector Terminal No. 1 To Body Ground With Jumper Wire
    G06422768Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A8 and body ground.
    Fig 3: Identifying PCM A (49P) Connector Terminal Location
    G06422769Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair an open in the wire between the brake pedal position switch and the No. A8 STOP/HORN (20 A) fuse. Inspect the brake pedal position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the PCM (A8) and the brake pedal position switch.

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