Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0573 00 : Brake Switch Circuit 1 High VoltageDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open or High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stop Lamp Switch Signal | P0572 00 | P0572 00 | P0573 00 | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The stop lamp switch signal circuit is a direct hardwire input from the body control module (BCM) to the engine control module (ECM) and the transmission control module (TCM) or to the powertrain control module (PCM) and the throttle actuator control (TAC) module. The ECM/PCM monitors the stop lamp switch signal circuit to detect when the brake pedal has been applied. The BCM monitors the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor to determine when the brake pedal is applied. When the brake pedal is applied, the BCM sends a GMLAN serial data message to the ECM/PCM indicating that the brake pedal has been applied. The BCM also sends a high voltage signal on the stop lamp switch signal circuit to the ECM and TCM (LD8) or to the PCM and TAC module (L26).
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | Battery voltage is greater than 11.5 volts. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM/PCM detects a higher than normal voltage signal on the stop lamp switch signal circuit when the serial data message from the BCM indicates the brakes are either applied or not applied.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The ECM/PCM stores the DTC to memory. |
| • | The ECM/PCM will record the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic failed. The ECM/PCM stores this information in Failure Records. |
| • | The cruise control system is disabled. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists. |
| • | A history DTC will clear once 40 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
- Test drive the vehicle and verify that DTC P0573 does not set as current and the cruise control system is operative.
- If the circuit tests OK, replace the ECM.
| ⇒ | If the specified DTC sets as current, test the stop lamp switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for ECM/PCM replacement, setup, and programming
