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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

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Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

Inspect the STOP LAMPS fuse.

Is the STOP LAMPS fuse open?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 2

2

Use a test lamp in order to backprobe connector C1 of the brake switch connector between terminal A and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Use a test lamp in order to backprobe the brake switch connector C1 between terminal B and ground.
  2. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

4

Use a test lamp in order to backprobe the left IP junction block connector C3 between terminal A1 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Use a test lamp in order to backprobe the left IP junction block between connector C3 terminal A12 and ground.
  2. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

6

Inspect the adjustment of the stoplamp switch. If the adjustment is correct, replace the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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7

Repair the open in CKT 140 between the left IP junction block and the brake switch.

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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8

Replace the left IP junction block.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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9

Repair the open in CKT 20 between the brake switch and the left IP junction block.

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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10

Replace the STOP LAMPS fuse.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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