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Brake Lights Stay On, Cruise Control Inoperative, ESP Off Warning Displayed at Time, DTC C0161 Set (Perform Brake Pedal Position Sensor Learn) (Export Only)

Subject:Brake Lights Stay On, Cruise Control Inoperative, "ESP Off" Warning Displayed at Times, DTC C0161 Set (Perform Brake Pedal Position Sensor Learn)

Models:2008-2009 Chevrolet Caprice, Lumina (including CSV)
2008-2009 Omega CD
2008-2009 Vauxhall VXR8
Export Only
Built Prior to 9L156066 (Build date of 13/03/08)



Condition

Customers may comment that the brake lights stay on, the cruise control may be inoperative and an "ESP Off" warning may be displayed at times.

Technicians may find C0161 stored in the BCM as either "present" or "not present".

This condition may be intermittent.

Cause

Some vehicles built since March 2007 may not have the brake pedal position correctly programmed.

Correction

If presented with a vehicle built between March 2007 and 13/03/2008 which is exhibiting any of these concerns, perform a "brake pedal position sensor learn" with a Tech 2® as described below.

    • Diagnostics
    • Model year
    • Vehicle (VE/WM)
    • Body
    • BCM (Body Control Module)
    • Programming
    • brake pedal position sensor learn

Then follow Tech 2® prompts.

Warranty Information

Use standard labor times found in the current Labor Time Guide.