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Diagnostic Instructions
    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0573: Brake Switch Circuit 1 High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open or High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Stop Lamp Switch Signal

P0572

P0572

P0573

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Circuit/System Description

The brake applied signal circuit is a direct hardwire input from the body control module (BCM) to the engine control module (ECM) and transmission control module (TCM). The ECM monitors the brake applied signal circuit to detect when the brake pedal has been applied. The BCM monitors the brake switch signal to determine when the brake pedal is applied. When the brake pedal is applied, the BCM sends a serial data message to the ECM indicating that the brake pedal has been applied. The BCM sends a voltage signal on the brake applied signal circuit to the ECM and TCM.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The engine is running.
    • Battery voltage is greater than 11.5 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects a high voltage signal on the stop lamp switch signal circuit when the serial data message from the BCM indicates the brakes are not applied.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
    • 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

Cruise Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Cruise Control Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the appropriate control modules listed below.
    2. • TCM (ME7/MN5) or (MH2/MH4)
    • ECM X1
  2. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate signal circuit terminal listed below and ground.
    3. • TCM terminal 16 (MH2/MH4)
    • TCM terminal 42 (ME7/MN5)
    • ECM terminal 7 (LY7/LAT)
    • ECM terminal 9 (LZ4)
    • ECM terminal 55 (LE5)
  3. Ignition ON, press and release the brake pedal. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
    4. ⇒If the test lamp is always ON, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    ⇒If the test lamp is always OFF, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the ECM module.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the TCM signal circuit terminal 16 (MH2/MH4) or terminal 42 (ME7/MN5) and ground.
  6. Ignition ON, press and release the brake pedal. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
    7. ⇒If the test lamp is always OFF, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit test normal, replace the ECM.
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the TCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BCM, ECM, or TCM replacement, setup, and programming