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DTC P0571 Stop Light Switch Circuit Malfunction: Description

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The hybrid vehicle control ECU receives the brake demand signal from the cruise control ECU (distance control ECU) and transmits it to the skid control ECU.

The skid control ECU receives a signal from the hybrid vehicle control ECU and operates the brake actuator.

The skid control ECU operates the brake actuator and illuminations the stop light by operating the BRK relay at the same time.

DTC DETECTION CONDITION - DTC P0571

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0571 This trouble code is output when the hybrid vehicle control hybrid vehicle control ECU detects the BRK relay error signal from the skid control ECU for 0.2 sec. or more while the dynamic cruise control is in operation.
  • BRK relay
  • BRK relay circuit
  • Skid control ECU
  • Distance control ECU
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU