CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM(for 3ZR-FAE), Diagnostic DTC:P0571

DTC Code DTC Name
P0571 Brake Switch "A" Circuit

DESCRIPTION

When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch assembly sends a signal to the ECM. Upon receiving the signal, the ECM cancels the cruise control system.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0571 Brake Switch "A" Circuit

Vehicle Condition: Engine switch on (IG), cruise control main switch on

Malfunction Status: Stop light switch assembly malfunction input signal

  • Stop light switch assembly

  • Harness or connector

  • ECM

WIRING DIAGRAM

B00586VE07

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND)


    1. B005A9RC18
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Stop Light Switch Assembly)

      Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.

    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A1-1 (B) - Body ground Engine switch off 11 to 14 V
      A1-5 (B) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
      A1-5 (B) - Body ground Engine switch off Below 1 V

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A1-3 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the A35 ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the A1 stop light switch assembly connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A35-10 (ST1-) - A1-4 (L) Always Below 1 Ω
      A35-9 (STP) - A1-2 (L) Always Below 1 Ω
      A35-10 (ST1-) or A1-4 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A35-9 (STP) or A1-2 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  3. REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the stop light switch assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  4. CHECK FOR DTCs


    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here


      Powertrain > Cruise Control > Clear DTCs

    2. Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      Tech Tips

      If the detection conditions are not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.


      1. Turn the cruise control system on using the cruise control main switch (ON/OFF).

    3. Check for DTCs.

      Click here


      Powertrain > Cruise Control > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0571 is not output A
      DTC P0571 is output B

    A

    END (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)

    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here