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Code 54: Abnormal Stop Light Switch

DIAGNOSIS: 

TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 

WIRING DIAGRAM: 

Fig 1: Wiring Diagram
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  1. 8X1: CHECK STOP LIGHTS COME ON. 

    Depress the brake pedal.

    CHECK: Do stop lights come on? 

    1. YES:  Go to step 8X2. 
    2. NO:  Repair stop lights circuit.
  2. 8X2: CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT IN HARNESS. 
    1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect connector from ABSCM & H/U.
    3. Depress brake pedal.
    4. Measure voltage between ABSCM & H/U connector and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    1. (F49) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 
    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between ABSCM & H/U Connector & Chassis Ground
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    CHECK: Is the voltage between 10 and 15 V? 

    1. YES:  Go to step 8X3. 
    2. NO:  Repair harness between stop light switch and ABSCM & H/U.
  3. 8X3: CHECK POOR CONTACT IN CONNECTORS. 

    CHECK: Is there poor contact in connector between stop light switch and ABSCM & H/U? 

    1. YES:  Repair connector.
    2. NO:  Go to step 8X4. 
  4. 8X4: CHECK ABSCM & H/U. 
    1. Connect all connectors.
    2. Erase the memory.
    3. Perform inspection mode.
    4. Read out the trouble code.

    CHECK: Is the same trouble code as in the current diagnosis still being output? 

    1. YES:  Replace ABSCM & H/U, see ABS CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (ABSCM & H/U)  .
    2. NO:  Go to step 8X5. 
  5. 8X5: CHECK ANY OTHER TROUBLE CODES APPEARANCE. 

    CHECK: Are other trouble codes being output? 

    1. YES:  Proceed with the diagnosis corresponding to the trouble code.
    2. NO:  A temporary poor contact.