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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Disconnect brake switch connector.
  3. Measure resistance between the terminal "1", "2" of the brake switch.

    Resistance between the terminal "1,2" of the brake switch - ∞ Ω (when the plunger is pushed down), 0Ω (when the plunger isn't pushed down).

    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1,2 Of Brake Switch
    G05350780Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Is the measured voltage within specifications?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by open or short harness in brake light switch, faulty brake light switch or was repaired and HECU memory was not cleared. Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Substitute with a known-good brake lamp switch and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace brake light switch and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
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