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DTC P0703-12: Brake Switch "B" Circuit Short to Battery [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Description

The purpose of the stop light switch signal circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling when the brakes are suddenly applied while driving in the lock-up condition.

When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch assembly sends a signal to the ECM. The ECM then cancels the operation of the lock-up clutch while braking is in progress.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
P0703-12 Brake Switch "B" Circuit Short to Battery All of the following conditions are met (2-trip detection logic):
  • The ignition switch is ON.
  • The battery voltage is 8 V or more.
  • The stop light switch remains ON while the vehicle is driven in a GO (30 km/h (19 mph) or more) and STOP (less than 3 km/h (2 mph)) pattern 5 times.
  • Stop light switch assembly
  • Short in stop light switch signal circuit
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored SAE Code:
P0724