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Antilock Brakes and Traction Control System






CODE NUMBER
Scan Tool: 38

CODE NAME
Stop light switch system

CODE DESCRIPTION
The Antilock Brake System - Electronic Control Unit (ABS-ECU) outputs this diagnostic trouble code in the following cases.
- Stop light switch remains on for more than 15 minutes while the ABS is not functioning.
- The harness wire for the stop light switch may be open-circuited.

If the stop light operates normally, there is an open circuit in the harness for the stop light switch input circuit or there is a malfunction in the ABS-ECU.

PROBABLE CAUSE
- Malfunction of stop light switch.
- Malfunction of harness or connector.
- Malfunction of ABS-ECU.