DTC C1446 [ABS]


B3E040243000W09

DTC

C1446

Brake switch

DETECTION CONDITION

• Brake switch ON signal is input for 6 min or more when driving at a vehicle speed of 20 km/h {12.4 mph} or more.
• Brake switch ON signal is not input even though the control module determines vehicle deceleration.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between the brake switch and PJB terminal
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between the PJB and PCM terminals
• Brake switch malfunction
• Poor connection at connectors (female terminal)

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY OPEN OR SHORT CIRCUIT IN BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
• Measure the voltage between the following PCM terminals and body ground when the brake pedal is depressed and released:
- PCM (ZJ, Z6): 1V-Body ground
- PCM (LF): 1AU-Body ground
Voltage
Brake pedal depressed: B+
Brake pedal released:
1 V or less
Yes
Go to Step 5.
No
If it is B+ under any condition, then go to the next step.
If it is 1 V or less under any condition, then go to Step 3.
2
INSPECT BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
• Disconnect the brake switch connector.
• Measure voltage between the brake switch connector terminal D (vehicle harness-side) and body ground.
• Is the voltage 1 V or less?
Yes
Go to Step 4.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness between the PCM and brake switch, then go to Step 5
3
INSPECT BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
• Disconnect the PCM connectors.
• Disconnect the brake switch connector.
• Inspect continuity between the following PCM connector terminals (vehicle harness-side) and brake switch terminal D:
- PCM (ZJ, Z6): 1V
- PCM (LF): 1AU
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness between the PCM and brake switch, then go to Step 5.
4
INSPECT BRAKE SWITCH
• Inspect the brake switch.
• Is the brake switch normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the brake switch, then go to the next step.
5
VERIFY THAT THE SAME DTC IS NOT PRESENT
• Reconnect all disconnected connectors.
• Clear the DTCs from the memory.
• Start the engine and drive the vehicle at 20 km/h {12.4 mph} or more.
• Are the same DTCs present?
Yes
Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
If the malfunction recurs, replace the ABS HU/CM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
6
VERIFY THAT NO OTHER DTCS ARE PRESENT
• Are any other DTCs output?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC Table.)
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.