FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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With Scan Tool

1. Checking Brake-Lights Functionality

Check that the brake lights come on when the pedal is depressed.

Is the function correct?

NO
Go to step 2

YES
Go to step 5

2. Checking The Fuse





Check fuse 12.

Is the function correct?

NO
Go to step 3

YES
Go to step 4

3. Checking The Fuse





Replace the fuse.

When procedure is complete
Go to step 12

4. Rectifying The Lead

Repair or replace the lead between the fuse 12 in the dashboard main fuse board and the brake light switch pin 3

5. Checking The Power Supply





Unplug the connector H6-8

Go to step 6

6. Checking The Power Supply

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Part 2 Of 2:





Connect test lamp 86 11 857 to pin 5 of the female connector and a good grounding point.

Go to step 7

7. Checking The Power Supply





Depress the brake pedal.





The test lamp should light.

Is the function correct?

NO
Go to step 8

YES
Go to step

8. Rectifying The Lead

Repair or replace the lead between connector H6-8, pin 5 and crimp j75.

When repair is complete
Go to step 12

9. Checking The Ground Lead

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Part 2 Of 2:





Connect a test lamp to battery positive (B+) and pin 6 of the female connector.





The test lamp should light.

Checking the wiring harness.
Jiggle the leads and in-line connectors at several places and indifferent directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short circuits in the wiring harness. Observe the multimeter, test lamp or diagnostic tool while doing this.

Is the function correct?

NO
Go to step 11

YES
Go to step 10

10. Changing Components





Change Microswitch gear selector lever

When repair is complete
Go to step 12

11. Rectifying The Lead

When repair is complete
Go to step 12

Repair or replace the lead between connector H6-8, pin 6 and grounding point G34P

12. Final Check





Clear the diagnostic trouble codes in all systems.

Carry out a functionality test.

Is the function correct?

NO
Go to step

YES
Go to step

13. Final Check

The steps taken to rectify the fault were correct.
The diagnosis procedure is complete

14. Final Check

The diagnosis procedure for this symptom is complete
Refer to Transmission Control Systems, Testing and Inspection, Procedures for Before Changing A Control Module.