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
- INSPECT STOP LAMP SWITCH OPERATION
- Check that the stop lamp comes on while depressing the brake pedal, and goes off when releasing the brake pedal.
NG: INSPECT STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT (SEE DTC C1249/49: OPEN CIRCUIT IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT )
OK: Go to next step.
- Check that the stop lamp comes on while depressing the brake pedal, and goes off when releasing the brake pedal.
- INSPECT STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSY
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Disconnect the stop lamp switch assy connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in Fig 2 .
Standard:
NG: REPLACE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSY (SEE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE )
OK: Go to next step.
- INSPECT ECM
- Reconnect the stop lamp switch assy connector.
- Disconnect the E7 connector of the ECM.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in Fig 4
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Standard:
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in Fig 6
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Standard:
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSY - ECM)
OK: REPLACE ECM (SEE REPLACEMENT )
NO RELATED
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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.