| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P0504 | Brake Switch "A" / "B" Correlation |
DESCRIPTION
The stop light switch is a duplex system that transmits two signals: STP and ST1-. These two signals are used by the ECM to monitor whether or not the brake system is working properly. If signals which indicate the brake pedal is being depressed and released are detected simultaneously, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the stop light switch and stores the DTC.
The normal signal conditions are as shown in the table below.
| Signal (ECM Terminal) | Brake Pedal Released | In Transition | Brake Pedal Depressed |
|---|---|---|---|
| STP | OFF | ON | ON |
| ST1- | ON | ON | OFF |
[OFF] denotes ground potential.
[ON] denotes battery potential (+B).
On the GTS, the Data List items Stop Light Switch and ST1 are both ON when the brake pedal is depressed because the characteristics of ST1 indication are the opposite of the characteristics of Stop Light Switch indication.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| P0504 | Conditions (a), (b) and (c) continue for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic): (a) Engine switch is on (IG). (b) Brake pedal is released. (c) STP signal is OFF when the ST1- signal is OFF. |
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Inspect the fuses of circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
STP signal conditions can be checked using the GTS.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / All Data / Stop Light Switch.
Check the STP signal when the brake pedal is depressed and released.
| Brake Pedal Operation | Specified Condition |
|---|---|
| Depressed | STP signal ON |
| Released | STP signal OFF |
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING GTS (STOP LIGHT SWITCH)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / All Data / Stop Light Switch.
Read the value displayed on the GTS.
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INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (B+ VOLTAGE)
Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Stop Light Switch) |
INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Inspect the stop light switch assembly (Click here).
INSPECT ECM (STP AND ST1 - VOLTAGE)
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | |||||||||||||
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| *a | Depressed |
| *b | Released |
| *c | Front view of wire harness connector (ECM) |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - STOP LIGHT SWITCH)
REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLYClick here
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMSClick here
REPLACE ECMClick here