DTC 97-11

DTC 97-11  : Automatic Brake Hold Switch Signal Circuit Open

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTCs (VSA)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.

   -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame
   97-11 Automatic Brake Hold Switch Signal Circuit Open

   Is DTC 97-11 indicated?

   YES 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

2. Open wire check (BRAKE HOLD line) 1

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector

   -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector No. 7
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there about 5 V?

   YES 

   The BRAKE HOLD wire is OK. Go to step 5.

   NO 

   Go to step 3.

3. Shorted wire check (BRAKE HOLD line to power)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Gauge control module 32P connector

   -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector: disconnected

   	Gauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector No. 7
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there 0.1 V or more?

   YES 

   Repair a short to power in the BRAKE HOLD wire between the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch and the gauge control module.

   NO 

   The BRAKE HOLD wire is not shorted to power. Go to step 4.

4. Open wire check (BRAKE HOLD line) 2

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector: disconnected
   	Gauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector No. 7
   Test point 2	Gauge control module 32P connector No. 30

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Replace the gauge control module .

   NO 

   Repair an open in the BRAKE HOLD wire between the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch and the gauge control module.

5. Open wire check (GND line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector: disconnected
   Test circuit	GND
   Test point 1	Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector No. 8
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Replace the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch .

   NO 

   Repair an open in the GND wire between the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch and body ground (G502).