SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0504

DTC Code DTC Name
P0504 Brake Switch "A" / "B" Correlation

DESCRIPTION

The stop light switch assembly 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 the signals, which indicate the brake pedal is being depressed or released, are detected simultaneously, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the stop light switch assembly and store this DTC.

Tip:

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, both the Data List items Stop Light Switch and ST1 are ON when the brake pedal is depressed because the ST1 indication characteristic is opposite to the Stop Light Switch indication.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

P0504

Brake Switch "A" / "B" Correlation

Conditions (a) and (b) continue for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).

(a) Ignition switch ON

(b) STP signal is off when ST1- signal is off

  • Open or short in stop light switch signal circuit

  • Stop light switch assembly

  • ECM

-

DTC stored

WIRING DIAGRAM

A311078E39

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

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

Tip:

  • Read freeze frame data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. 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.

  • Stop light switch assembly conditions can be checked using the GTS.

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Stop Light Switch and ST1.

    5. Check the Data List indication when the brake pedal is depressed and released.

      Brake Pedal Operation

      Stop Light Switch

      ST1

      Depressed

      ON

      ON

      Released

      OFF

      OFF

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

    A342544C14

    *a

    Front view of wire harness connector

    (to Stop Light Switch Assembly)

    1. Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A176-7 (B) - Body ground

      Always

      11 to 14 V

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

    OK

  2. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

    A342544C15

    *a

    Front view of wire harness connector

    (to Stop Light Switch Assembly)

    1. Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A176-6 (B) - Body ground

      Ignition switch ON

      11 to 14 V

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - IG2 RELAY)

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)

    1. Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A176-2 (GND) - Body ground

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (STP AND ST1- VOLTAGE)

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

      A382825C01

      *a

      Brake Pedal Depressed

      *b

      Brake Pedal Released

      *c

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to ECM)

      -

      -

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A50-10 (ST1-) - Body ground

      Brake pedal released

      7.5 to 14 V

      Brake pedal depressed

      Below 1.5 V

      A50-9 (STP) - Body ground

      Brake pedal released

      Below 1.5 V

      Brake pedal depressed

      7.5 to 14 V

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE ECM

    Click here

    NG

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

    1. Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A176-5 (L) - A50-10 (ST1-)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      A176-3 (L) - A50-9 (STP)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      A176-5 (L) or A50-10 (ST1-) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      A176-3 (L) or A50-9 (STP) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR