DTC 96

DTC 96 Brake Lamps Circuit Open:

�DTC 96 Brake Lamps Circuit Open:

Circuit Description:
This DTC is designed to isolate the cause of a DTC 95 malfunction and indicate to the driver ABS is still available. If DTC 95 occurs with DTC 96, the brake lamps are open, the brake lamp grounds are open, or the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) circuit is open during 4-way flasher use. The presence of battery voltage at the brake switch input indicates a valid brake switch input is still available.

DTC Will Set When:
DTC 96 can be set only after DTC 95 has been set. If the EBCM detects battery voltage on the brake switch input circuit for 0.5 second, a malfunction exists.

Action Taken:
A malfunction DTC is stored. ABS is not disabled.

DTC Chart Test Description:
Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.
1. As a result of a malfunction of an additional brake switch circuit DTC, this DTC may be set. To ensure proper diagnosis, any additional brake switch DTCs must be repaired first.
2. Identifies if the malfunction is currently present in the brake circuit.

Diagnostic Aids:
An "Intermittent" malfunction may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed through wire insulation, or a wire that is broken inside the insulation.

The frequency of the malfunction can be checked by using the enhanced diagnostic function of the Tech 1.

Any circuitry, that is suspected as causing the intermittent complaint, should be thoroughly checked for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, poor terminal to wiring connections or physical damage to the wiring harness.