DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

2014 Kia Soul Base, Standard TransSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
Item Detecting Condition Possible cause
DTC Strategy
  • Signal Monitoring
  1. Brake Lamp Switch Circuit Open/Short
  2. Defective Brake Lamp Switch
Threshold Value
  • Brake Lamp Switch is ON for 60 sec upon vehicle speed of over 10 km/h and pressure sensor signal less than 5 bar
  • Brake Lamp Switch OFF for more than 3 sec upon pressure sensor signal higher than 15 bar
  • Brake Lamp Switch OFF for more than 1 sec upon pressure sensor signal higher than 50 bar
Warning Indicator Lamp Status
  • -
Clear Condition
  • Ignition "OFF" and then "ON"
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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