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General Information





Component Location





General Description

This switch is mounted on the pedal assembly and is used to indicate brake pedal status to the HECU.
The switch is turned on when brake is depressed.
The brake light switch is a normally-open contact which runs to battery voltage when active (brake depressed). When passive (brake not depressed), the cable is grounded via the break light bulbs.

DTC Description

The brake light signal is a reference to judge driver's intention for braking.
The HECU checks open or short circuit of brake light switch for normal ESC control.
If an error is present, the warning lamp will illuminate.

DTC Detecting Condition





Specification





Schematic Diagram