DTC P0573: - Brake Switch A Circuit High

2009 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 8, RWDSECTION DTC P0573: - Brake Switch A Circuit High
DTC P0573: - BRAKE SWITCH A CIRCUIT HIGH

Description:  This DTC indicates the brake switch is stuck in the OFF position.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open or short in the BPP circuit
  • Open or short in the stoplamp circuits
  • Damaged brake switch
  • Misadjusted brake switch
Diagnostic Aids:  Using the scan tool, check the BPP/BOO PID. The BPP/BOO PID should toggle on and off with brake pedal activation.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test FD .
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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