Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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 ).
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.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
Disconnect the brake pedal position switch 4P connector.
Disconnect PCM connector A (49P).
Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A8 and body ground.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A8 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Repair a short in the wire between the PCM (A8) and the brake pedal position switch then replace the No. A9 HORN/STOP (20 A) fuse.

NO -Go to step 9.
Connect brake pedal position switch 4P connector terminal No. 1 to body ground with a jumper wire.

Fig 2: Connecting Brake Pedal Position Switch 4P Connector Terminal Number 1 To Body Ground Using Jumper Wire
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Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A8 and body ground.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A8 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Repair an open in the wire between the brake pedal position switch and the No. A9 HORN/STOP (20 A) fuse. Also inspect 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.