DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the stop light switch signal circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling when the brakes are suddenly applied while driving in the lock-up condition.
When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch assembly sends a signal to the ECM. The ECM then cancels the operation of the lock-up clutch while braking is in progress.
DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory | Note |
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P070312 | Brake Switch "B" Circuit Short to Battery | 1. Diagnosis Condition 2. Malfunction Status 3. Malfunction Time 4. Other
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| Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P0724 |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
This DTC indicates that the stop light switch is remaining on. When the stop light switch remains on during GO and STOP driving, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the stop light switch assembly, illuminates the MIL and stores this DTC. The vehicle must GO (30 km/h (19 mph) or more) and STOP (less than 3 km/h (2 mph)) 5 times for 2 consecutive driving cycles in order for this DTC to be stored.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs | P0724: Stop light switch/Verify switch input |
Required sensors/Components | Stop light switch |
Frequency of operation | Continuous |
Duration | GO and STOP 5 times |
MIL operation | 2 driving cycles |
Sequence of operation | None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
The stop light switch remains on during GO and STOP driving 5 times.
GO and STOP are defined as follows:
The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present | None |
GO (Vehicle speed is 30 km/h (18.65 mph) or more) | Once |
STOP (Vehicle speed is less than 3 km/h (1.86 mph)) | Once |
Battery voltage | 8 V or more |
Engine switch | On (IG) |
Starter | OFF |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Stop light switch | ON |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
HINT:
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HINT:
[*1] : Normal judgment procedure.
The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
Techstream Display | Description |
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NORMAL |
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ABNORMAL |
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INCOMPLETE |
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N/A |
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HINT:
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
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DATA LIST
NOTICE:
In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.
(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Turn the engine switch off.
(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(e) Turn the Techstream on.
(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List / Stop Light SW.
(g) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
Powertrain > Transmission > Data List Tester Display | Measurement Item | Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
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Stop Light SW | Stop light switch status | ON or OFF |
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Tester Display |
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Stop Light SW |
PROCEDURE
1. | READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List / Stop Light SW.
(e) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
Powertrain > Transmission > Data List Tester Display | Measurement Item | Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
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Stop Light SW | Stop light switch status | ON or OFF |
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Tester Display |
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Stop Light SW |
Result | Proceed to |
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Data List value is normal | A |
Data List value is not normal | B |
A | SYMPTOM SIMULATION AND DTC CHECK |
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2. | CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION |
(a) Check the stop light switch assembly installation condition.
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OK:
Stop light switch assembly is installed correctly.
NG | REINSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY |
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3. | INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
(a) Inspect the stop light switch assembly.
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NG | REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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4. | CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (STP VOLTAGE) |
(a) Disconnect the A37 ECM connector.
*a | Brake pedal depressed | *b | Brake pedal released |
*c | Front view of wire harness connector (to ECM) | - | - |
(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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A37-27 (STP) - Body ground | Brake pedal released | Below 1.5 V |
Brake pedal depressed | 7.5 to 14 V |
HINT:
If there is a short in the STP terminal circuit, there may be a malfunction in the circuit of a connected ECU.
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM) |
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5. | REPLACE ECM |
(a) Replace the ECM.
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NEXT | PERFORM A/T CODE REGISTRATION |
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