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Pinpoint Test B

Enter this pinpoint test only when service Codes 74 or 75 are received in the KEY ON, ENGINE OFF SELF-TEST. To prevent replacement of good components, the brake light, brake switch and/or fuses (non-IVSC areas) might be at fault. This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the BOO circuit and the ECA.

  1. Service Code 74 has appeared. If brake is pressed during KEY ON, ENGINE OFF SELF-TEST, go to Step 2). If not, perform KEY ON, ENGINE OFF SELF-TEST and press brake once during test.
  2. Turn key off and wait 10 seconds. Disconnect ECA 60-Pin connector. Inspect for damage. Service as necessary. Install Breakout box, leaving ECA disconnected. Set DVOM on 20-volt scale. Measure voltage between test pin 2 and test pin 40 at Breakout box while depressing and releasing brake. If voltage cycles, replace ECA and retest. If not, go to step 3).
  3. Turn key off. Install Breakout box. Disconnect ECA. Set DVOM on 200-ohm scale. Disconnect BOO circuit from 14290 harness (12-pin connector). Measure resistance between test pin 2 at Breakout box and ground. If resistance reading is greater than 5 ohms, service stop light circuit. If not, service BOO circuit short to ground.
  4. Turn key off and wait 10 seconds. Disconnect ECA 60-pin connector. Inspect for damage. Service as necessary. Install Breakout box, leaving ECA disconnected. Set DVOM on 20-volt scale. Measure voltage between test pin 2 and test pin 40 at Breakout box while depressing and releasing brake. If voltage cycles, replace ECA and perform QUICK TEST. If not, go to Step 5).
  5. Turn key off. Install Breakout box. Disconnect ECA. Set DVOM on 20-volt scale. Disconnect BOO circuit from 14290 harness (12-pin connector). Measure voltage between test pin 2 at Breakout box and engine block ground. If voltage reading is greater than 10.5 volts, service BOO circuit short-to-power. If not, BOO circuit is okay. Service stop light circuit. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Pinpoint Test B Wiring Diagram
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