Inspection Procedure
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
- READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (STOP LIGHT SWITCH)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream ON.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / Stop Light Switch.
- Read the values displayed on the Techstream.
OK
DATA LISTItem Measurement Item: Range (display) Normal Condition Stop Light Switch Stop light switch status: ON or OFF - ON: Brake pedal Is depressed
- OFF: Brake pedal is released
NG: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (See CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS )
OK: Go to Next Step
- INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(See INSPECTION PROCEDURE
)
NG: REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See STOP LIGHT SWITCH )
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH - ECM)
(See INSPECTION PROCEDURE
)
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE ECM (See REMOVAL )