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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible cause
DTC Strategy
  • Open circuit monitoring
  1. Open circuit in brake switch line
  2. Faulty brake light switch
  3. Faulty input stage in HECU
Monitoring Period
  • Continuous (only normal voltage)
Threshold Value
  • In case of over 10kph of vehicle speed and under 5 bar of pressure sensor input, if BLS signal stays on for 60s.
  • If BLS signal stays off for 3s, in case of over 15 bar of pressure sensor input
  • If BLS signal stays off for 1s in case of over 50 bar of pressure sensor input
Fail Safe
  • Inhibit the ESP (ESC) control and allow the ABS/EBD control
  • The ESP (ESC) warning lamp is activated