Stop Lamp Switch: Troubleshooting
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- Part diagnosis
Items Cause Symptom Switch fuse Faulty fuse connection, Damaged fuse - DTC Code: C150193, C15011F, C150301, C154201, C160496
- Symptom: Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancellation trouble, EPB function cancellation trouble, Stop lamp lighting trouble, ESC OFF light illuminated.
(1) A waveform inspection is performed using an oscilloscope on each part during vehicle acceleration/braking. (Refer to stop lamp switch circuit inspection Procedures)
(2) Refer to the relevant repair procedures of the part when something abnormal is discovered in the waveform (Refer to the repair procedures of the relevant part and if necessary replace it)Relay fuse Faulty fuse connection, Damaged fuse - DTC Code: C150193, C15011F, C150301, C154201, C160496
- Symptom: Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancellation trouble, EPB function cancellation trouble, Stop lamp lighting trouble, ESC OFF light illuminated.
Stop lamp switch - Damaged wiring of each part
- Faulty connection to connector
- Each part is defective
- DTC Code: C150193, C15011F, C150301, C154201, C160496
- Symptom: Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancellation trouble, EPB function cancellation trouble, Stop lamp lighting trouble, ESC OFF light illuminated.
Stop signal electronic module (If it applies) - DTC Code: C150193, C15011F, C150301, C154201, C160496
- Symptom: Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancellation trouble, EPB function cancellation trouble, Stop lamp lighting trouble, ESC OFF light illuminated.
Engine Control Module (ECM) - DTC Code: C150193, C15011F, C150301, C154201, C160496
- Symptom: Shifting gear trouble, Cruise control function cancellation trouble
Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) - Shifting gear trouble
Inhibitor switch - Symptom: Shifting gear trouble, Starting failure, Cruise control function cancellation trouble, EPB function cancellation trouble
Smart Key Unit (SMK) - Starting failure
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) - Symptom: EPB function cancellation trouble, ESC OFF light illuminated.
ABS/ESC control module (Pressure sensor) - Symptom: ESC OFF light illuminated.
- Symptom diagnosis
Symptom Part that could be the cause Trouble starting Switch fuse, Relay fuse, Stop lamp switch, Stop signal electronic module, ABS/ESC control module, Each wire, Connector (1) Inspect waveform using an oscilloscope on each part during vehicle acceleration/braking. (Refer to stop lamp switch circuit inspection Procedures)
(2) Refer to the relevant repair procedures of the part when something abnormal is discovered in the waveform (Refer to the repair procedures of the relevant part and if necessary replace it)Trouble shifting gears Switch fuse, Relay fuse, Stop lamp switch, Stop signal electronic module, IBU, ECM, Inhibitor switch, Each wire, Connector ESC OFF light illuminated Switch fuse, Relay fuse, Stop lamp switch, Stop signal electronic module, ABS/ESC control module, Each wire, Connector C150193, C15011F, C150301, C154201, C160496 Switch fuse, Relay fuse, Stop lamp switch, Stop signal electronic module, ECM, Each wire, Connector Stop lamp does not working Switch fuse, Relay fuse, Stop lamp switch, Stop signal electronic module, Wire/Connector disconnected Stop lamp always turns on Stop lamp switch, Stop signal electronic module, Wiring short circuit, Damaged fuse - Refer to DTC guide when the related DTC codes are displayed.