Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH OPERATION (STOP LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT)
- Check that the stop light comes on when the brake pedal is depressed and goes off when the brake pedal is released.
OK
PEDAL CONDITION CHARTPedal Condition Illumination Condition Brake pedal depressed ON Brake pedal released OFF HINT:
Check the stop light bulb as it may have burnt out.
NG: Go to step 3
OK: Go to Next Step
- Check that the stop light comes on when the brake pedal is depressed and goes off when the brake pedal is released.
- INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR (STP TERMINAL)
- Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
TERMINALS VOLTAGE CHARTTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition S2-20 (STP) - Body ground Brake pedal depressed 8 to 14 V S2-20 (STP) - Body ground Brake pedal released Below 4.0 V
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NG: Go to step 4
OK: REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
- INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
TERMINALS RESISTANCE CHARTTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 Switch pin free Below 1 Ω 1 - 2 Switch pin pushed in 10 kΩ or higher
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NG: REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH - SKID CONTROL ECU)
- Disconnect the stop light switch connector and skid control ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
TERMINALS RESISTANCE CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition S2-20(STP) - S12-1(STP) Below 1 Ω
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY