LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Infiniti >> 2021 >> QX50 Essential, 4WD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Accessories & Equipment >> Drivers Assistance Systems - ADAS >> ADAS Control Unit (DTC/Circuit Diagnosis) (1 Of 2) >> DTC C1A13: Stop Lamp Relay >> ADAS Control Unit >> With Direct Adaptive Steering System >> Diagnosis Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to appropriate system Wiring Diagram .

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY 

    If DTC "C1A13-00" is displayed with DTC "U1000-01", first diagnose the DTC "U1000-01".

    Is applicable DTC detected?

    YES

    Perform diagnosis of applicable DTC. Refer to DTC Logic .

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK BCM SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS 

    Check if any DTC is detected in "Self Diagnostic Result" of "BCM".

    Is any DTC detected?

    YES

    Perform diagnosis on the detected DTC and repair or replace the malfunctioning parts. Refer to DTC Index .

    NO

    GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH 

    Check that "STOP LAMP SW" operates normally in "DATA MONITOR" of "ICC/ADAS".

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH INSTALLATION 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check stop lamp switch for correct installation. Refer to Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    Adjust stop lamp switch installation. Refer to Adjustment .

  5. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector.
    2. Check stop lamp switch. Refer to Component Inspection (Stop Lamp Switch) .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6.

    NO

    Replace stop lamp switch. Refer to Exploded View .

  6. CHECK STOP LAMP FOR ILLUMINATION 
    1. Connect stop lamp switch connector.
    2. Check that the stop lamps illuminate when depressing the brake pedal.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    To check malfunction symptom before repair. Refer to Intermittent Incident .

    NO

    GO TO 7.

  7. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ECM 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect stop lamp switch and ECM connectors.
    3. Disconnect BCM connector E29.
    4. Check for continuity between the stop lamp switch harness connector and the ECM harness connector.

      Stop lamp switch

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E38

      2

      E16

      149

      Yes

    5. Check for continuity between stop lamp switch harness connector and ground.

      Stop lamp switch

      Ground

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E38

      2

      No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace the ADAS control unit. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair or replace the harness or connector.