Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

1.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2.Check the BREAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

Does it indicate OFF?


YES - Go to 3.


NO - Inspect the brake pedal position.


3.Press the brake pedal, and check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

Is it ON?


YES - The brake pedal position switch signal circuit (BKSW line) is OK.


NO - Go to 4.


4.Turn the ignition switch OFF.

5.Jump the SCS line with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

6.Disconnect the brake pedal position switch 4P connector.

7.Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector E (31P).

8.Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E22 and body ground.

SEA3E00A20336114806FAAD01ECM/PCM CONNECTOR E (31P)Wire side of female terminalsBK SW (WHT/BLK)


Is there continuity?


YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E22) and the No. 13 HORN, STOP (20A) fuse. Replace the No. 13 HORN, STOP (20A) fuse.n


NO - Go to 9.

9.Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E22 and brake pedal position switch 4P conncetor terminal No. 2.

SEA3E00A20336114806FAAD02ECM/PCM CONNECTOR E (31P)Wire side of female terminalsBK SW (WHT/BLK)BRAKE PEDAL POSITION
SWITCH 4P CONNECTOR
BK SW
(WHT/BLK)

Is there continuity?


YES - Repair open in the wire between the brake pedal position switch and the No. 13 HORN, STOP (20A) fuse. Inspect the brake pedal position switch.n


NO - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E22) and the brake pedal position switch.n