DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while driving in the lock-up condition when the brakes are suddenly applied.
When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch sends a signal to the ECM. Then the ECM cancels the operation of the lock-up clutch while braking is in progress.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
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| P0724 | The stop light switch remains on even when the vehicle is driven in a GO (30 km/h (18.63 mph) or more) and STOP (less than 3 km/h (1.86 mph)) pattern 5 times (2 trip detection logic). |
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Using the intelligent tester to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. 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.
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (STOP LIGHT SWITCH)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Stop Light Switch.
Read the value displayed on the tester when the brake pedal is depressed and released.
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CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Check the stop light switch assembly installation (Click here).
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| Stop light switch assembly is installed correctly. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)
Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Reconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Inspect the stop light switch assembly (Click here).
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMSClick here
SECURELY REINSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ECM - STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)
REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLYClick here
REPLACE ECMClick here