| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P0724 | Brake Switch "B" Circuit High |
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling when brakes are suddenly applied while driving with the lock-up torque converter clutch on.
When the brake pedal is depressed, this 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P0724 | Stop light switch assembly remains ON even when vehicle repeats 5 cycles of STOP (less than 3 km/h [1.86 mph]) and GO (30 km/h [18.65 mph] or more) (2 trip detection logic) |
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
This DTC indicates that the stop light switch remains on. When the stop light switch remains on during GO and STOP driving, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the stop light switch. Then the MIL illuminates and the ECM stores the DTC. The vehicle must GO (30 km/h (18.63 mph) or more) and STOP (less than 3 km/h (1.86 mph)) 5 times for 2 driving cycles in order for the DTC to be stored.
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the intelligent tester on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the intelligent tester on [A].
Wait 5 seconds.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC [B].
Read the pending DTCs.
Tech Tips
If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P0724.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| Intelligent tester Display | Description |
|---|---|
| NORMAL |
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| ABNORMAL |
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| INCOMPLETE |
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| UNKNOWN |
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Tech Tips
If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or UNKNOWN, perform steps [C] through [E].
Start the engine [C].
Accelerate the vehicle to 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, and then depress the brake pedal and decelerate the vehicle to 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or less [D]. Repeat step [D] 5 times.
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Check the DTC judgment result [E].
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0504 Click here.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Using the intelligent tester, the Data List item "Stop Light Switch" can be read.
| Item | Measurement Item/ Range (Display) |
Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stop Light Switch | Stop light switch status/ ON or OFF |
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PROCEDURE
CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Check the stop light switch assembly installation.
| OK |
|---|
| Stop light switch assembly is installed correctly. |
| NG |
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SECURELY REINSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
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READ VALUE USING STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Inspect the stop light switch assembly Click here.
| NG |
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REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK ECM (STP VOLTAGE)
| *a | Brake Pedal Depressed |
| *b | Brake Pedal Released |
| *c | Front view of wire harness connector (to ECM) |
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reconnect the ECM connector.
| OK |
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REPLACE ECM Click here |
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM) |