DTC C1295: BRAKELIGHT Switch Circuit Open

2001 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo ExtendedSECTION DTC C1295: BRAKELIGHT Switch Circuit Open
  1. Perform diagnostic system check. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
  2. Depress brake pedal. Using scan tool, observe brake switch status parameter in ABS data list. If scan tool displays APPLIED, go to step  4 . If scan tool does not display APPLIED, go to next step.
  3. Check brakelight switch signal circuit for open. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step  9 . If circuit is okay, go to step  7 .
  4. Depress brake pedal. Check brakelights. If brakelight are off, go to next step. If brakelights are on, problem is intermittent. See INTERMITTENTS & POOR CONNECTIONS  under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.
  5. Check brakelight feed circuit for open or high resistance. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step  9 . If circuit is okay, go to next step.
  6. Check brakelight ground circuit for open or high resistance. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step  9 . If circuit is okay, problem is intermittent. See INTERMITTENTS & POOR CONNECTIONS  under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.
  7. Check EBCM harness connector for poor connections. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step  9 . If connections are okay, go to next step.
  8. Replace EBCM. After replacing EBCM, go to next step.
  9. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Recheck DTCs. If DTC resets, go to step  2 . If DTC does not reset, system is okay.
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