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DTC C0040-62

DTC C0040-62  : Brake Light Switch Failure (Stuck)

NOTE: 

Confirmation Procedure Basic Condition:
  • No other DTCs detected

With the Driving Pattern:

  • Start the engine.
  • Test-drive the vehicle at 13 mph (20 km/h) or more for more than 6 minutes.
  • Drive immediately at speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, then press the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. (Be careful of the surrounding traffic conditions.)
  • Repeat Driving Pattern steps 2 through 3, 3 times.
Execution Regular Diagnosis
Duration About 2 seconds
DTC Type
  • 1 drive cycle
  • VSA indicator on
Fail Safe Action
  • Stop VSA function
  • Stop TCS function
  • Stop engine drag torque control function
  • Stop brake assist function
  • Stop hill start assist function
  • Stop trailer stability assist control function
  • Stop agile handling assist control function
  • Stop ACC function
  • Stop CMBS function
Possible Cause
  • Brake pedal height incorrect position
  • Open or Short to ground between the under-hood fuse/relay box and the brake pedal position switch (+B STOP HORN line)
  • Open or Short to ground between the brake pedal position switch and the PCM (STOP SW line)
  • Short to power between the brake pedal position switch and the PCM (STOP SW line)
  • Short to power between the brake light relay and the VSA modulator-control unit (BRAKE DIAG line)
  • Fuse failure (Under-hood fuse/relay box No. A4 (10 A)) *1
  • Fuse failure (Under-hood fuse/relay box No. A6 (10 A)) *2
  • Brake light relay failure
  • Brake pedal position switch failure
  • PCM internal failure
  • VSA modulator-control unit internal failure

*1: With AC Power Outlet*2: Without AC Power Outlet