Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- Test drive the vehicle in accordance with the monitoring conditions to set this DTC.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE (F941) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Brake Switch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage on the (F941) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit at the Brake Switch harness connector.
Is the voltage equal to Battery voltage?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the (F941) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit for an open. If the fuse is blown, check the (F941) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit and (B135) Brake Switch 1 Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- BRAKE SWITCH
- Reconnect the Brake Switch harness connector.
- Back probe and measure voltage on the (B135) Brake Switch 1 Signal circuit at the Brake Switch harness connector with the Brake Pedal PRESSED.
Is the voltage reading equal to Battery voltage?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Switch and Powertrain Control Module harness connectors. If no problems are found, replace the Brake Switch.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (B135) BRAKE SWITCH 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Brake Switch harness connector.
- Check for continuity between ground and the (B135) Brake Switch 1 Signal circuit at the Brake Switch harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and the (B135) Brake Switch 1 Signal circuit?
Yes
- Repair the (B135) Brake Switch 1 Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- CHECK THE (B135) BRAKE SWITCH 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (B135) Brake Switch 1 Signal circuit between the Brake Switch harness connector and the PCM C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the (B135) Brake Switch 1 Signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK RELATED PCM AND COMPONENT CONNECTIONS
- Perform any Service Bulletins that apply.
- Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.