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DTC P0571 Stop Light Switch Circuit Malfunction: Description

When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch sends a signal to the hybrid vehicle control ECU.

Upon receiving the signal, the hybrid vehicle control ECU cancels the cruise control system. Even if there is a malfunction in the stop light signal circuit while the cruise control is in operation, normal driving is maintained due to a fail-safe function Cruise control is canceled when positive battery voltage is applied to terminal STP.

When the brake pedal is depressed, positive voltage is applied to terminal STP of the hybrid vehicle control ECU through the STOP fuse and the stop light switch, and the hybrid vehicle control ECU cancels the cruise control.

When the brake pedal is released, positive voltage is applied to terminal ST1- of the hybrid vehicle control ECU through the ECU-IG fuse and the stop light switch, and the hybrid vehicle control ECU operates the cruise control.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0571 Trouble code is output when voltages of terminals ST1- and STP of hybrid vehicle control ECU are both below 1 V for 0 5 sec or more
  • Stop light switch
  • Stop light switch circuit
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU