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DTC P0571-13: Brake Switch "A" Circuit Open [12/2019 - ]: Description

The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) detects the brake operating conditions through a signal transmitted by the stop light switch.

The skid control ECU incorporates a circuit to detect an open circuit.

This DTC is output when an open circuit is detected in the stop light signal input line.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0571-13 Brake Switch "A" Circuit Open When the +BS terminal voltage is 9.5 V or more, an open is detected in the STP terminal circuit for 0.3 seconds or more and the stop light drive output (STPO) is off for 0.1 seconds or more.
  • Wire harness and connector
  • Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)
  • Stop light switch assembly
  • STP circuit