Braking System

Stop Lamp Switch

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TROUBLESHOOTING

  1. Diagnostic Procedure
    Item Cause Symptom
    Fuse Switch Loose fuse connection, damaged fuse
    • DTC: P0504
    • Symptom: Gear shifting difficult, start failure, cruise control cancel function difficult, EPB release function difficult, brake lights difficult to turn on, ESP OFF indicator light on
    ① Check the signal waveform with an oscilloscope on each component while accelerating/decelerating the vehicle. (Refer to Brake Light Switch Circuit Inspection Procedures.)

    ② If anything abnormal is found in the signal, refer to the proper repair procedure for the component (refer to the repair and replacement procedure of the relevant component if necessary).
    Fuse Relay Loose fuse connection, damaged fuse
    • DTC: P0504
    • Symptom: Gear shifting difficult, start failure, cruise control cancel function difficult, EPB release function difficult, brake lights difficult to turn on, ESP OFF indicator light on.
    Stop Lamp Switch
    • Damaged wiring of each component
    • Incorrect connector connection
    • Each component is faulty
    • DTC: P0504
    • Symptom: Gear shifting difficult, start failure, cruise control cancel function difficult, EPB release function difficult, brake lights difficult to turn on, ESP OFF indicator light on.
    Brake light electronic module
    Shutdown (if equipped)
    • Diagnostic Trouble Codes: P0504, C2130, C2131
    • Symptom: Gear shifting difficult, start failure, cruise control cancel function difficult, EPB release function difficult, brake lights difficult to turn on, ESP OFF indicator light on.
    Engine Control Module (ECM)
    • DTC: P0504
    • Symptom: Shift error, cruise control cancel error
    Body Control Module (BCM)
    • Shift failure
    Lock solenoid
    • Shift failure
    SHIFT LOCK SWITCH
    • Symptom: Gear shifting difficult, start failure, cruise control cancel function difficult, EPB release function difficult
    Smart Key Unit (SMK)
    • Start failure
    Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
    • Symptom: EPB lock failure, ESP OFF indicator light on
    ABS/VDC control unit
    [Pressure sensor]
    • Symptom: ESP OFF indicator light on.
  2. Symptom Diagnostic Procedure
    Symptom Possible Causes
    Start failure Switch fuse, relay fuse, brake light switch, brake light electronic module, ABS/VDC control module, each wire, connector ① Check the signal waveform with an oscilloscope on each component while accelerating/decelerating the vehicle. (Refer to Brake Light Switch Circuit Inspection Procedures.)

    ② If anything abnormal is found in the signal, refer to the proper repair procedure for the component (refer to the repair and replacement procedure of the relevant component if necessary).
    Faulty shift switches Switch fuse, relay fuse, brake light switch, brake light electronic module, BCM, ECM, shift lock switch, each wire, connector
    ESP OFF indicator light on Switch fuse, relay fuse, brake light switch, brake light electronic module, ABS/VDC control module, each wire, connector
    P0504 Switch fuse, relay fuse, brake light switch, brake light electronic module, ECM, each wire, connector
    Stop lamp does not work Switch fuse, relay fuse, brake light switch, brake light electronic module, wire/connector disconnected
    Brake lights
    always on
    Brake light switch, brake light electronic module,
    wiring short circuit, blown fuse
  3. Stop Lamp Switch System Diagnosis
    SSEM: Stop Lamp Electronic Module
  4. Refer to the DTC troubleshooting guide when the relevant DTCs are displayed.

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