Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK OPERATION OF STOP LIGHT
- Check whether the stop lights turn on and off normally when the brake pedal is depressed and released.
OK: Stop lights turn ON when brake pedal is depressed.
NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT
OK : GO TO NEXT STEP
- Check whether the stop lights turn on and off normally when the brake pedal is depressed and released.
- READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STP SIGNAL)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
- On the tester, enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / STOP LIGHT SW.
- Read the value displayed on the tester.
Standard
PEDAL OPERATION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTBrake Pedal Operation Specified Condition Depressed STP Signal ON Released STP Signal OFF
OK : CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
NG : GO TO NEXT STEP
- INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Check the resistance when the stop light switch is ON and OFF.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTSwitch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition ON (Free) 1 - 2 Below 1 Ω OFF (Pushed in) 1 - 2 10 kΩ or higher
NG : REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK : GO TO NEXT STEP
- Check the resistance when the stop light switch is ON and OFF.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH - ECM)
- Disconnect the S6 stop light switch connector.
- Disconnect the E5 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition S6-1 - STP (E5-4) Below 1 Ω Standard resistance (Check for short)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition S6-1 or STP (E5-4) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK : REPLACE ECM
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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.
