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DTC C1425: Open in Stop Light Switch Circuit: Procedure

  1. CHECK STOP LIGHT OPERATION See step   1 

    NG → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STOP LIGHT SW) See step   2 

    NG → See step   4 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Start the engine.
    4. Depress the brake pedal several times to test the stop light circuit.
    5. Check if the same DTC is output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC (C1425) is not output A
      DTC (C1425) is output B

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next suspected area. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

    B → See step   7 

    A → See step   8 

  4. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE TERMINAL) 
    1. Make sure that there is no looseness in the locking part and connecting part of the connectors.
      Fig 1: Checking Terminal Voltage (Power Source Terminal)
      GTY311687Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A1-2 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Stop Light Switch)

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH 
    1. Remove the stop light switch. Refer to REMOVAL .
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 2: Inspecting Stop Light Switch
      GTY312828Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 Switch pin not pushed in Below 1 Ω
      Switch pin pushed in 10 kΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Pin
      *a Component without harness connected
      (Stop Light Switch)
      *b Not Pushed
      *c Pushed

    NG → See step   9 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (STP) See step   5 

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   7 

  7. REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  8. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (SYMPTOM SIMULATION). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  9. REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  10. GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE). Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE