Diagnosis Procedure

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the stop lamp when depressing and releasing the brake pedal.
   STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION CONDITION
   
   

   Brake pedal	Stop lamp
   Fully released	Not illuminated
   Slightly depressed	Illuminated

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO  4.

   NG: GO TO 2.

1. Disconnect stop lamp switch harness connector.
   Fig 1: Identifying ASCD Brake And Stop Lamp Switch

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2. Check voltage between stop lamp switch terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.

   Voltage: Battery voltage 

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO  4.

   NG: GO TO 3.

   Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Stop Lamp Switch Terminal 3 And Ground

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Check the following.

• Harness connectors M31, E152
• Fuse block (J/B) connector M60
• 10A fuse
• Harness for open and short between stop lamp switch and battery

  Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 101 and stop lamp switch terminal 4.

   Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .

   Continuity should exist. 

4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO 5.

   NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: Replace stop lamp switch.

Refer to "HOW TO CHECK TERMINAL "and "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

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