2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 5 - BRAKES

C1221-BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR/ACCEL PEDAL POSITION SENSOR CORRELATION

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W



Possible Causes
 
AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM / WORN MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
 
BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL OPEN
 
BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR
 
INTEGRATED CONTROL MODULE
 




Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK FOR A DTC C1221-BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR/ACCEL PEDAL POSITION SENSOR CORRELATION


Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read and record DTCs.
With the scan tool, read and record Freeze Frame information.
With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
Start the engine.
Depress and release the brake pedal.
With the scan tool, read and record DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: C1221-BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR/ACCEL PEDAL POSITION SENSOR CORRELATION?

Yes


No

2. CHECK BRAKE SWITCH

With the scan tool look at the Brake Switch Signal.
Apply the brakes on and off while checking for a Brake Switch Signal change.

Did the Brake Switch Signal change?

Yes


No

3. CHECK BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR

With the scan tool look at Pressure Sensor Signal and the Brake Switch Signal.
With the brakes not applied the Pressure Sensor should read ± 15 bar.
Apply the brakes the Pressure Sensor should read above 15 bar.

Did Brake Pressure Sensor increase above 15 bar?

Yes


No

4. CHECK FOR AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM

NOTE: Before continuing the brake system must be bled to verify there is no air in the brake system.


Turn ignition off.
Bleed brake system.
Check worn mechanical components.

Was there any air in the brake system or worn mechanical components?

Yes


No