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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "BRAKE SW 1" in "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" with CONSULT.
    3. Check "BRAKE SW 1" indication as per the following conditions.

      Monitor item

      Condition

      Indication

      BRAKE SW 1

      Brake pedal

      Slightly depressed

      OFF

      Fully released

      ON

    SYMBOL Without CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals as per the following.

      ECM

      Condition

      Voltage

      (Approx.)

      Connector

      +

      -

      Terminal

      E16

      150

      162

      Brake pedal

      Slightly depressed

      0 V

      Fully released

      Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to Intermittent Incident .

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Disconnect brake pedal position switch harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between brake pedal position switch harness connector and ground.

      +

      -

      Voltage

      Brake pedal position switch

      Connector

      Terminal

      E84

      1

      Ground

      Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    Perform trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit.

  3. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    2. Check the continuity between brake pedal position switch harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Brake pedal position switch

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E84

      2

      E16

      150

      Existed

    3. Also check harness for short to ground and to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  4. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH 

    Check brake pedal position switch. Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to Intermittent Incident .

    NO

    Replace brake pedal position switch. Refer to Removal and Installation .