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DTC P0573 Standard

Circuit Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) receives a signal from the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor through the brake position sensor signal circuit. The EBCM then applies a signal through the torque converter clutch (TCC)/brake/cruise control release switch signal circuit to the transmission control module (TCM) and engine control module (ECM).

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0573 Cruise Control Brake Switch Circuit High Voltage

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The vehicle has cycled from 0-60 km/h (0-37 mph) 3 times in 1 ignition cycle.
    • Continuous once the previous criteria have been met

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The TCM detects an open or short to ground on the stop lamp switch signal circuit when the voltage should be present.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The TCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
    • The TCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The TCM stores this information in the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic.
    • Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Verify that the BPP is properly calibrated. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration .
    • Test drive the vehicle if a switch or circuit condition cannot be located. An intermittent condition may be duplicated during a test drive.
    • Thoroughly inspect the wiring and connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis causing part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction. If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Connect a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the TCC Brake Switch parameter in the Powertrain TCC Data Display.
  4. Do not depress the brake pedal.

Does the TCC Break Switch parameter indicate Open?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

3

Test for a short to ground, an open or a poor connection in the stop lamp switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the transmission control module (TCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the TCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK

DTC P0573 V-Series

Circuit Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) receives a signal from the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor through the brake position sensor signal circuit. The EBCM then applies a signal through the torque converter clutch (TCC)/brake/cruise control release switch signal circuit to the engine control module (ECM).

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0573 Cruise Control Brake Switch Circuit High Voltage

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The vehicle has cycled from 0-60 km/h (0-37 mph) 3 times in 1 ignition cycle.
    • Continuous once the previous criteria have been met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects an open or short to ground on the stop lamp switch signal circuit when the voltage should be present.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The ECM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
    • The ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The ECM stores this information in the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic.
    • Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

Important: 

   • Verify that the brake pedal position sensor is properly calibrated. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration .
   • Test drive the vehicle if a switch or circuit condition cannot be located. An intermittent condition may be duplicated during a test drive.
   • Thoroughly inspect the wiring and connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis causing part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction. If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Connect a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the TCC Brake Switch parameter in the Powertrain TCC Data Display.
  4. Do not depress the brake pedal.

Does the TCC Break Switch parameter indicate Open?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

3

Test for a short to ground, an open or a poor connection in the stop lamp switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK