1999 Acura Integra GS-R, 4D SedanFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Brake Switch Signal

  1. Check brakelight operation. If brakelights operate properly, go to step Β 3. If brakelights stay on continuously, check for continuity between brakelight switch terminals "B" and "C". See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Repair or replace switch as necessary. If brakelights do not come on when brake pedal is depressed, check STOP LIGHT, HORN fuse located in underhood fuse/relay box. See FUSE IDENTIFICATIONΒ  table. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
  2. If fuse is okay, repair open in wire between fuse and brakelight switch. If wire is okay, check brakelight switch. If fuse in not okay, repair short in wire between fuse and brakelight switch. Replace STOP LIGHT, HORN fuse.
  3. Depress brake pedal and backprobing, measure voltage between specified PCM terminals. See BRAKE SIGNAL TESTINGΒ  table. See Figure or Figure. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If battery voltage exists, brake signal is okay. If battery voltage does not exist, repair open in Green/White or White/Green wire between PCM connector and brake switch.
FUSE IDENTIFICATION

Application Fuse No. (Amps)
Integra 52 (20)
2.3CL & 3.0CL 30 (20)
3.2TL 2 (20)
3.5RL 39 (15)
BRAKE SIGNAL TESTING

Application Measure Between PCM Connector Terminals (Wire Colors)
Integra A9 (BRN/BLK) & D5 (WHT/GRN)
2.3CL & 3.0CL A32 (GRN/WHT) & B20 (BRN/BLK)
3.2TL A32 (WHT/BLK) & B20 (BRN/BLK)
3.5RL A26 (BRN/BLK) & E2 (GRN/WHT)
Fig 1: Identifying Brakelight Switch Terminals (Without Cruise Control)
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