DTC 97-12

DTC 97-12  : Automatic Brake Hold Switch Signal Circuit Short

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
   97-12 Automatic Brake Hold Switch Signal Circuit Short

   Is DTC 97-12 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. Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch check

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

   -2. Check the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch .

   Is the automatic brake hold switch OK?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Replace the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch .

3. Shorted wire check (BRAKE HOLD line)

   -1. Disconnect the following connectors.

   Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector

   Gauge control module 32P connector

   -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	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

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

   NO 

   Replace the gauge control module .