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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check the stop lamp when depressing and releasing the brake pedal.
      DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

      Brake pedal Stop lamp
      Fully released Not illuminated
      Slightly depressed Illuminated

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  4.

    NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
    2. Check the voltage between stop lamp switch harness connector and ground.
      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Stop lamp switch Ground Voltage
      Connector Terminal
      E110 3 Ground Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  4.

    NO: GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E103
    • 10A fuse (No. 7)
    • Harness for open or short between stop lamp switch and battery

    Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between stop lamp switch harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

      Stop lamp switch ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E110 4 M107 122 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  6.

    NO: GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E103, M2
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and stop lamp switch

    Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  6. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION (STOP LAMP SWITCH) ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 7.

    NO: Replace stop lamp switch.

  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END