Circuit Description
The brake switch indicates the brake pedal status. The brake switch is normally-closed. The brake switch supplies a B+ signal on circuit 420 to the VCM. The signal voltage circuit is opened when you apply the brakes. The VCM uses this signal in order to de-energize the TCC Sol. Valve when you apply the brakes.
When the VCM detects a closed brake switch during decelerations, then DTC P0724 sets. DTC P0724 is a type D DTC.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | No VSS Assy. DTC P0502 |
| • | The VCM detects a closed brake switch circuit (12 volts) without going on for 2 seconds and the following events occur seven consecutive times: |
| - | The vehicle speed is greater than 32 km/h (20 mph) for 6 seconds; |
| - | then the vehicle speed is between 8-32 km/h (5-20 mph) for 4 seconds; |
| - | then the vehicle speed is less than 8 km/h (5 mph). |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The VCM does not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A scan tool can clear the DTC from the VCM history. The VCM clears the DTC from the VCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a failure reported. |
| • | The VCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the VCM. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the VCM. Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the brake switch. Look for the following conditions: |
| - | A bent terminal |
| - | A backed out terminal |
| - | A damaged terminal |
| - | Poor terminal tension |
| - | A chafed wire |
| - | A broken wire inside the insulation |
| • | When diagnosing for an intermittent short or open condition, massage the wiring harness while watching the test equipment for a change. |
| • | Ask about the customer's driving habits. Ask about unusual driving conditions (e.g. stop and go, expressway, etc.). |
| • | Inspect the brake switch for proper mounting and adjustment. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | Go to OBD System Check | |||||||
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. The Clear Info function will erase the data. Did the TCC Brake Switch status change from Closed to Open? | -- | |||||||||
3 | Replace the brake switch. Refer to Brake Switch Replacement. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
4 | Inspect circuit 420 for a short to B+. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8A. Did you find a problem? | -- | ||||||||
5 | Replace the VCM. Refer to VCM Replacement, Section 6. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
6 | In order to verify your repair, perform the following procedure:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | System OK |
