Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

P0504

DTC P0504 BRAKE SWITCH "A"/"B" CORRELATION

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION




DTC Detection Condition:




In addition to turning on the stop lamp, the stop light switch signals are used for a variety of engine and transmission functions as well as the stop lamp. This switch is designed with two complementary signal outputs: STP and ST1-. The ECM analyzes these signal outputs to detect malfunctions in the stop lamp switch.

HINT: Normal condition is as shown in the table.

Wiring Diagram:






INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data from the time when a malfunction occurred.

Step 1 - 3:




Step 4 - 5:




Hand-held tester:

Step 1 - 3:




Step 4 - 5:




OBD II scan tool (excluding hand-held tester):

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

Hand-held tester only:
Inspect the vehicle's ECM using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to detect when the ECM is in check mode with hand-held tester. In check mode, the ECM uses 1 trip detection logic, which has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detection logic.
a. Clear the DTCs (See step 2).
b. Set the check mode (See step 3).
c. Perform a simulation test.
d. Check the connector and terminal.
e. Wiggle the harness and connector.