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Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Test for the current state of the brake pedal position sensor.
DTC C0161

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the brake pedal position sensor (BPP) Reference Signal parameter in the exterior lamps data list.
Does the scan tool display Released?
Go to Step 3  Go to Step 4 
3
  1. Press the brake pedal.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the BPP Reference Signal parameter.
Does the BPP Reference Signal parameter change state?
Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Inspect the brake pedal position sensor and calibrate if needed.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 5 
5
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the brake pedal position sensor connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the BPP Reference Signal parameter.
Does the scan tool display Released?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the brake pedal position sensor signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 7 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
9 Replace the EBCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
11
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK