Diagnostic Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the stop lamp when depressing and releasing the brake pedal.
   STOP LAMP SWITCH SPECIFICATION
   
   

   Brake pedal	Stop lamp
   Fully released	Not illuminated
   Slightly depressed	Illuminated

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  4.

NG: GO TO 2.

1. Disconnect stop lamp switch (2) harness connector.
   • ASCD brake switch (1)
   • Brake pedal (3)
     Fig 1: Identifying ASCD Brake Switch Harness Connector

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2. Check voltage between stop lamp switch terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
   Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Stop Lamp Switch Terminal 1 And Ground

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   Voltage: Battery voltage 

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  4.

NG: GO TO 3.

Check the following.

• 10A fuse
• Harness for open and short between stop lamp switch and battery

: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

1. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between stop lamp switch terminal 2 and ECM terminal 106.

   Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

   Continuity should exist. 

4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness connectors.

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: Replace stop lamp switch.

Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

: INSPECTION END