Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Manufacturer Code Charts: 68




VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 68

DTC 68:

Brake Pedal Position Switch

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Check for other system DTCs.

Are there other DTCs indicated?

YES -

Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the DTC.�

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

4. Check the brake pedal position switch Testing and Inspection, and adjustment Adjustments.

Is the brake pedal position switch and adjustment OK?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Adjust the brake pedal position switch. If necessary, replace the brake pedal position switch Adjustments.�

5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

6. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

7. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

8. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 68 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

The system is OK at this time.�

9. Troubleshoot the brake pedal position switch signal circuit Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting.

Is the brake pedal position switch circuit OK?

YES -

Go to step 10.

NO -

Repair the brake pedal position switch circuit Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting.�

10. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software ECM/PCM Update, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM.

11. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

12. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

13. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 68 indicated?

YES -

Check for loose terminals in the ECM/PCM connector E (31P). If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then retest. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the VSA modulator-control unit Service and Repair.�

NO -

If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM ECM/PCM Replacement (A/T).�