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DTC C0040-13: Brake Pedal Switch "A" Circuit Open [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (BRAKE PEDAL LOAD SENSING SW) 
    1. Check that the brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) display observed on the GTS changes according to brake pedal operation.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Brake Pedal Load Sensing SW Brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) OFF / ON OFF: Brake pedal released
      ON: Brake pedal depressed
      -

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Brake Pedal Load Sensing SW

      OK

      The GTS displays OFF / ON according to brake pedal operation.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  4

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Clear DTCs 

    2. Turn the ignition switch off.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Based on the Freeze Frame Data and interview with the customer, attempt to reproduce the conditions when the malfunction occurred.
    2. Check if the same DTC is output.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC C0040-13 is not output. A
      DTC C0040-13 is output. B

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [11/2023 - ] 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    3. Disconnect the A45 brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) connector.
    4. Disconnect the A39 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
    5. Check both the connector case and the terminals for deformation and corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion.

    6. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A45-2 (FSW+) - A39-28 (FSW+) Always Below 1 Ω
      A45-2 (FSW+) or A39-28 (FSW+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A45-1 (FSW-) - Body ground 1 minute or more after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2019 - ]

    OK

    The brake pedal load sensing switch (brake pedal support assembly) is normal.

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [11/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]