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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Brake switch signal monitoring
  1. Short to power in brake switch
  2. Open or short to ground in brake switch
  3. Defected brake switch
  4. Defected IBAU
Case1 Threshold Value
  • Brake switch is "ON" for 6 minutes under vehicle speed is over 12.5 mph (20 km/h), brake pedal value is less than 6 mm, change in brake pedal value is less than 2 mm, and brake pedal pressure is less than 0.5 bar condition (Short to power)
Case2
  • Brake switch is "OFF" for 3 sec. under brake pedal value is over 25 mm, change in brake pedal value is over 5 mm and brake pedal pressure is more than 5 bar condition (Open or short to ground)
Check Lamp
  • ESC (ESP)
Remark
  • Clear condition: Ignition switch "OFF" and then "ON" and brake pedal operation (press and release) for 1 sec.