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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Symptoms in the stop lamp circuit can cause the DTC to set.
  1. 3:  This step checks for a BPP DTC. BPP failure can cause the DTC to set.
  2. 4:  This step Checks to see if the DTC will reset as current.
DTC C0163-C0165

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: ABS Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: ABS Connector End Views  and Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
Are the stop lamps always ON or one or more inoperative? Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems in Lighting Systems Go to Step 3 
Use the scan tool to display DTCs for the BCM.
Does the scan tool display DTC C0277 or C0278?
Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information Go to Step 4 
Confirm that the brake pedal position (BPP) is adjusted to the correct position and perform the BPP calibration procedure. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration in Lighting Systems.
Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 6 
5 Repair open or short in the center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) resistor.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 2 
6
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK