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reference voltage to the brake pedal position sensor. When the variable signal reaches a voltage threshold indicating the brakes have been applied,
the BCM will apply battery voltage to the right and left stop lamp control circuits, transmission control module (TCM), engine control module
(ECM), and center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) control circuit.
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The brake pedal position sensor is used to sense the action of the driver application of the brake pedal. The brake pedal position sensor provides an
analog voltage signal that will increase as the brake pedal is applied. The body control module (BCM) provides a low reference signal and a 5 V
reference voltage to the brake pedal position sensor. When the variable signal reaches a voltage threshold indicating the brakes have been applied,
the BCM will apply battery voltage to stop lamp relay coil side control circuit, transmission control module (TCM), engine control module (ECM),
and center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL). When the stop lamp relay receives battery voltage from the BCM, the relay coil is energized and the
stop lamp relay switch contacts close applying battery voltage from the STOP LAMPS fuse to illuminate the rear stop lamps and trailer stop lamps.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 V.
* Brakes APPLIED.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The BCM detects a short to ground in the brake applied signal circuit.
Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
* The BCM stores the DTC to memory.
* The Service Brake Assist indicator is commanded ON.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear once 50 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.
Diagnostic Aids
Note: The stop lamps will not illuminate unless the ignition is in the ON position. For more detailed information concerning stop lamp operation,
refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (See: Lighting and Horns/Description and Operation/Exterior Lighting Systems
Description and Operation).
Verify that the brake pedal position sensor is properly calibrated.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Exterior Lights Schematics (See: Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams/Lighting and Horns/System Diagram/Exterior Lights Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (See: Lighting and Horns/Description and Operation/Exterior Lighting Systems Description
and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit
Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Wiring Repairs/Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the ECM.
2. Connect a test lamp between the signal circuit terminal 52 and ground.
3. Ignition ON, turn the stop lamps ON and OFF by applying and releasing the brake pedal. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when
changing between the selected states.
