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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001VENTURE BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - DELPHI DB 7DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC C1295: BRAKELIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN
2001 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo Extended
DTC C1295: BRAKELIGHT Switch Circuit Open
2001 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo ExtendedSECTION DTC C1295: BRAKELIGHT Switch Circuit Open
- Perform diagnostic system check. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
- 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.
- Check brakelight switch signal circuit for open. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 9 . If circuit is okay, go to step 7 .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Check EBCM harness connector for poor connections. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 9 . If connections are okay, go to next step.
- Replace EBCM. After replacing EBCM, go to next step.
- 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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.