P0703

DTC P0703

DTC DESCRIPTOR

DTC P0703
Brake Switch Circuit

DIAGNOSTIC FAULT INFORMATION
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

CIRCUIT/SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The body control module (BCM) monitors the stop lamp switch, mounted on the brake pedal. The BCM sends a GMLAN serial data message to the engine control module (ECM) indicating the status of the stop lamp switch.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
The engine is ON.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- The ECM receives an invalid brake pedal status GMLAN serial data message from the BCM.
- This diagnostic runs continuously.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The Cruise Control System is disabled.
- The ECM stores the DTC information into memory when this diagnostic runs and fails.
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
- All of the scan tool cruise control function switch parameters are set to Off.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
- A last test failed, or the current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if failures are not reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Using the Failure Records data may help locate an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information in the Failure Records can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can help determine how many ignition cycles that the diagnostic test reported a pass and/or a fail.

CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING

IMPORTANT: Fix any Brake System related DTCs before using this diagnostic.

NOTE: This DTC may be stored as a history DTC without affecting the operation of the BCM. Do not replace the BCM if this DTC is stored only as a history DTC and is not retrieved as a current DTC.

Using a scan tool, is DTC P0703 current in the ECM?
- If DTC P0703 is current in the ECM, replace the BCM.
- If DTC P0703 is not current in the ECM, the system is OK.

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming. Programming and Relearning