Diagnostic Test

DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, monitor the states of Brake Signal 1 and Brake Signal 2 while pressing and releasing the brake pedal several times.
  Do the states change from Pressed when the pedal is pressed to Not Pressed when the pedal is released?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to the *CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
  No
  - Go to step 2
(B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Using 12 Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts To Check Brake Signal 1 Circuit In PCM Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
3. Using a 12 volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector while pressing and releasing the brake pedal several times.
  Does the test light change from illuminated when the pedal is pressed to not illuminated when the pedal is released?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Go to step 4
(B16) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT

Fig 2: Using 12 Volt Test Light Connected To Ground To Check Brake Signal 2 Circuit In PCM Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, check the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector while pressing and releasing the brake pedal several times.
  Does the test light change from illuminated when the pedal is pressed to not illuminated when the pedal is released?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 11
  No
  - Go to step 7
(Z967) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 3: Using 12 Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts To Check Ground Circuit In Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch connector.
3. Using a 12 volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (Z967) Ground circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
  NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Is the test light illuminated and bright?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 5
  No
  - Repair the (Z967) Ground circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
(B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Ground & Brake Signal 1 Circuit In Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector
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1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 6
  No
  - Repair the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
(B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Of Brake Signal 1 Circuit Between Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector & PCM Harness Connector
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1. Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit between the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 10
  No
  - Repair the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
(F202) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 6: Using 12 Volt Test Light Connected To Ground To Check Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit In Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, check the (F202) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
  NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Is the test light illuminated and bright?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 8
  No
  - Repair the (F202) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
(B16) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 7: Measuring Voltage Of Brake Signal 2 Circuit In Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector
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1. Measure the voltage of the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 9
(B16) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 8: Measuring Resistance Of Brake Signal 2 Circuit Between Stop Lamp Switch Harness Connector & PCM Harness Connector
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1. Measure the resistance of the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit between the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 10
  No
  - Repair the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
STOP LAMP SWITCH
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Stop Lamp Switch and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Stop Lamp Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Stop Lamp Switch and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .