Recall - Potential Brake Pedal Position Switch Failure: Overview
07-061March 19, 2008
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Brake Pedal Position Switch May Fail
(Supersedes 07-061, dated October 9, 2007, to update the information marked by the black bars)
BACKGROUND
During vehicle assembly, the steering column telescopic mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease. Over time, some of this grease could form into oil droplets that drip onto the brake pedal position switch connector. If this happens, the brake pedal position switch may fail, resulting in no brake lights, and an increased risk of a rear-end collision. In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent the shift lever from moving out of Park (vehicles with A/T) or disable the auto-stop feature (Civic Hybrids).
VEHICLES AFFECTED
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Not all vehicles within the VIN ranges are affected by this campaign. Before working on a vehicle, you must verify its eligibility by checking at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition to these verification items, check for a punch mark below the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign has already been completed.
Some of the vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used car inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold or leased. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install a brake pedal position switch kit.
PARTS INFORMATION
Brake Pedal Position Switch Kit:
P/N 06360-SNA-305, H/C 8827008
(Contains switch, switch attaching ring, switch
connector, and switch boot.)
REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS
Terminal Pin Tool: P/N 07JAZ-002010A, H/C 3087731
(From Terminal Pin Kit A,
T/N 07JAZ-003000B, H/C 4733200)
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Electrical Tape: P/N 4100-0002, H/C 4452165
(One roll repairs about 20 vehicles.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 7261A2
Flat Rate Time: 0.6 hour
Failed Part: P/N 06360-SNA-305
H/C 8827008
Defect Code: 5EY00
Symptom Code: Q5800
Template ID: 07-061A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system or the navigation system (if equipped), then disconnect the negative cable from the 12 V battery.
2. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover.
3. Remove the brake pedal position switch and its attaching ring:
^ Disconnect the switch connector.
^ Twist the switch counterclockwise 1/8 turn, then remove it. The switch will not be reused.
^ Pry the attaching ring out of the brake pedal bracket with a flat-tip screwdriver. The attaching ring will not be reused.
4. Note the terminal locations and wire colors in the switch connector. You'll need to install the terminals in the same locations in the new connector. Depending on the model, the connector will have two or four terminals. The terminal locations are shown below.
5. Using the pin tool, remove the connector lock from the side of the switch connector.
6. Using the pin tool, carefully remove the terminals from the back of the connector. The connector will *not be reused. For more information about terminal replacement:
^ Refer to page 204 of the 2006-07 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword TERMINAL, and select Terminal Replacement Procedures from the list.*
7. Hold the terminals with a clean shop towel while cleaning them with compressed air.
8. Insert the terminals into the small end of the switch boot and out through the large end.
9. Remove the connector lock from the side of the new switch connector, then insert the terminals into their correct locations in the connector. Reinstall the connector lock.
10. Pull the switch wires until the connector is in the small end of the switch boot. Using about 10 inches of electrical tape, tape the wires to the boot as shown.
11. Install the new brake pedal position switch:
^ Press a new switch attaching ring into the hole on the brake pedal bracket.
* ^ Use your hand to lift up on the brake pedal, then insert the switch into the attaching ring until the* end of the switch touches the top of the brake pedal. Twist the switch clockwise 1/8 turn to lock it into position.
NOTE:
When you lock the switch into position, the clearance for the pedal stop bracket automatically adjusts to 0.7 mm (0.028 in.).
12. Slide the switch boot over the switch, and connect the switch connector.
13. Reinstall the drivers dashboard undercover.
14. Reconnect the negative cable to the 12 V battery, then enter the audio anti-theft code or the navigation system code (if equipped).
15. Make sure the brake lights work, the transmission shifts out of P (A/T models), and the auto-stop feature works (Hybrid models).
16. Center-punch a completion mark below the first character of the engine compartment VIN:
^ Slide open the FRAME NUMBER door on the center cowl cover.
^ Use a long punch to reach the VIN.
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