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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF" & Engine "OFF".
  2. Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector.
  3. Measure resistance between power terminal and signal terminal of the stop lamp switch connector.

    Specification: 

    Resistance between terminals of the stop lamp switch - ∞Ω (when the plunger is pushed down), 0Ω (when the plunger isn't pushed down).

    Resistance between the terminals of the brake switch - ∞Ω (when the plunger is not pushed down), 0Ω (when the plunger is pushed down).

    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Power Terminal & Signal Terminal Of Stop Lamp Switch Connector
    G00523356Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is the measured value within specifications?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent, caused by poor connection in brake light switch harness and/or HECU's connector.

    Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Substitute with a known-good brake light 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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