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P0703

P0703-BRAKE SWITCH 2 PERFORMANCE

P0703-Brake Switch 2 Performance:






WHEN MONITORED
Ignition on.

SET CONDITION
When the PCM recognizes Brake Switch No.2 voltage is not equal to the applied value at the PCM when Brake Switch No.1 is applied. This could be a normal condition. If this condition is seen repeatedly by the PCM the fault is set. Cruise will not work for the rest of the key cycle.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- (F942) Fused ignition switch output circuit
- (B16) Brake switch no.2 signal circuit open
- (B16) Brake switch no.2 signal circuit shorted to battery voltage
- (B16) Brake switch no.2 signal circuit shorted to ground
- (B15) Brake switch no.1 signal circuit open
- Stop lamp switch
- PCM

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.

Diagnostic Test

1. ACTIVE DTC

NOTE:
- Make sure the Stop Lamp Switch is adjusted properly before continuing.
- Make sure the Stop Lamp Switch is properly wired, such as (B15) Brake Switch No.1 and (B16) Brake Switch No.2 Signal circuit are not switched at the harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read DTCs.

Q: Is the DTC active at this time?

YES: Go To 2
NO: Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test




2. (F942) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (F942) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.

Q: Does the test light illuminate brightly?

YES: Go To 3
NO: Repair the open or short to ground in the (F942) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit. Inspect the related fuse and repair as necessary. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test

3. STOP LAMP SWITCH

Turn the ignition off.
Measure the resistance between the (F942) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit terminal and the (B16) Brake Switch No.2 Signal circuit terminal in the Stop Lamp Switch.
Measure the resistance between the (Z904) Ground circuit terminal and the (B15) Brake Switch No.1 Signal terminal in the Stop Lamp Switch.
Apply and release the Stop Lamp Switch while monitoring the ohmmeter.

Q: Does the resistance change from below 5.0 ohms to open circuit for each circuit check?

YES: Go To 4
NO: Replace the Stop Lamp Switch. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test




4. (B16) BRAKE SWITCH NO.2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE

Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
Measure the voltage on the (B16) Brake Switch No.2 Signal circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Q: Is the voltage above 0 volts?

YES: Repair the short to battery voltage in the (B16) Brake Switch No.2 Signal circuit. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test
NO: Go To 5




5. (B16) BRAKE SWITCH NO.2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN

Turn the ignition off.
Measure the resistance of the (B16) Brake Switch No.2 Signal circuit from the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

Q: Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

YES: Go To 6
NO: Repair the open in the (B16) Brake Switch No.2 Signal circuit. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test




6. (B16) BRAKE SWITCH NO.2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Measure the resistance between ground and the (B16) Brake Switch No.2 Signal circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.

Q: Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

YES: Repair the short to ground in the (B16) Brake Switch No.2 Signal circuit. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test
NO: Go To 7




7. (B15) BRAKE SWITCH NO.1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN

Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Switch No.1 Signal circuit from the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

Q: Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

YES: Go To 8
NO: Repair the open in the (B15) Brake Switch No.1 Signal circuit. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test

8. PCM

NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.

Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

Q: Were there any problems found?

YES: Repair as necessary. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test
NO: Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test