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DTC C1513 Brake Switch Error: DTC Detecting Condition

DETECTING CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

Item Detecting Condition Possible cause
DTC Strategy
  • Plausibility Monitoring
  • Open or short of brake light switch circuit
  • Faulty brake light switch
Monitoring Period
  • Continuous (once per loop)
Enable Conditions
  • This code is set if the BLS is continuously active for more than 6 minutes when driving faster than 20 kph.
  • This code is set if no signal change from inactive to active brake light switch was detected after three cycles of acceleration up to a vehicle speed higher than 40 kph and deceleration down to a vehicle speed lower than 3 kph.
Fail Safe
  • The ABS/EBD/TCS/ESC functions are not inhibited. Fault recording for diagnostic purpose occurs immediately.
  • The ABS/EBD/TCS/ESC warning lamps are not activated.