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DTC P0571 [L3]: Notes

DTC P0571 [L3] DETECTION CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0571 Brake switch circuit malfunction
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors changes in input voltage for brake switch No.1 and No.2 (signal from instrument cluster). If the PCM detects that both brake switches No.1 and No.2 remain on or off for 15 s, it determines that the brake switch circuit has a malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (Other).
  • The MIL does not illuminate.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is not available.
  • DTC is stored in PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Brake switch malfunction
  • Open circuit between brake switch terminal C and instrument cluster terminal 2M
  • Open circuit between brake switch terminal B and body ground
  • Short to power between brake switch terminal C and instrument cluster terminal 2M
  • Short to ground circuit between brake switch terminal C and instrument cluster terminal 2M
  • Communication error between PCM and instrument cluster
  • PCM malfunction
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