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Brakes
Antilock Brake System 5-175
DTC C0161 ABS/TCS Brake Switch Circuit Malfunction
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Cruise
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Schematics
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Control
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Engine
Controls
Schematics
in Engine
controls
3.8L
" Thoroughly inspect any circl,lifry that may be
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The Stoplamp Switch is a normally open switch, when
the brake pedal is depressed the EBCM will sense ·
battery voltage. This allows the EBCM to determine the
state of. the brake lamps:
causing the complaint for the following conditions:
Conditions for Setting the DTC
• EBCM detects batt~ry voltage at all times.
• EBCM never detects battery voltage from CKT 20.
• Both brake lamps are faulty.
Action Taken When the OTC Sets
• DTC
C0161
is
set.
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ABS and TCS remains active.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
• The condition responsible for setting the DTC no
longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs
function is used.
.. 100
ignition cycles pass with no DTCs detected,
Diagnostic Aids
" It is very important that a thorough inspection of
the wiring and connectors be performed. Failure
to carefully and fully inspect wiring and connectors
may result in misdiagnosis, causing part
replacement with reappearance of the malfunction.
- Backed
out
terminals
- Improper mating
- Broken locks
- Improperly formed or damaged terminals
- Poor terminal-to-wiring connections
- Physical damage to the wiring harness
" The following. conditions may cause an intermittent
malfunction:
.- A
poor connection
- Rubbed-through wire insulation
- A
broken wire inside the insulation
.. If an intermittent malfunction exists refer to
Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in
Wiring Systems.
. Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the
diagnostic table.
5. This step checks for voltage at the EBCM.
11. This step checks the Stoplamp switch.