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DTC P0571 [L3]: Notes

DTC P0571 (L3) DETECTION CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0571 Brake switch circuit malfunction
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors changes in input voltage for brake switch No.1 and No.2 (signal from instrument cluster). If the PCM detects that both brake switches No.1 and No.2 remain on or off for 15 s, it determine that the brake switch circuit has a malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (Other).
  • The MIL does not illuminate.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is not available.
  • DTC is stored in PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Communication error between PCM and instrument cluster
  • Brake switch connector or terminal malfunction
  • Brake switch malfunction
  • Short to ground circuit between brake switch terminal C and instrument cluster terminal 2M
  • Instrument cluster connector or terminal malfunction
  • Open circuit between brake switch terminal B and body ground
  • Open circuit between brake switch terminal C and instrument cluster terminal 2M
  • Short to power between brake switch terminal C and instrument cluster terminal 2M
  • PCM malfunction
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