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Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  2. Check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Does it indicate OFF? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Inspect the brake pedal position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).

  3. Press the brake pedal, and check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Does it change to ON? 

    YES  -The brake pedal position switch signal circuit (BKSW line) is OK.

    NO  -Go to step 4.

  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  5. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  6. Disconnect the brake pedal position switch 4P connector.
  7. Disconnect PCM connector A (49P).
  8. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A8 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A8 And Body Ground
    G08072896Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short in the wire between the PCM (A8) and the No. 10 HORN/STOP (15 A) fuse. Also replace the No. 10 HORN/STOP (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

    NO  -Go to step 9.

  9. Connect brake pedal position switch 4P connector terminal No. 2 to body ground with a jumper wire.
    Fig 2: Connecting Brake Pedal Position Switch 4P Connector Terminal No. 2 To Body Ground With Jumper Wire
    G08072897Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A8 and body ground.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A8 And Body Ground
    G08072898Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair an open in the wire between the brake pedal position switch and the No. 10 HORN/STOP (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box. Also check the brake pedal position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the PCM (A8) and the brake pedal position switch.