2007 Grand Cherokee WK Factory Service Manual 5 - BRAKES

C107C-BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH 1/2 STUCK





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
 
TERMINAL/CONNECTOR/WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE
 
STOP LAMP SWITCH
 
(B15) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
 
(L50) BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
 
FRONT CONTROL MODULE
 
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE
 




Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK FOR A DTC C107C-BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH 1/2 STUCK

NOTE: This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.


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.
With the scan tool look at the Brake Switch Signal.
Apply the brakes on and off while checking for a Brake Switch Signal change. If excessive travel occurs before switch engages adjust brake switch before continuing.
Apply the brakes for at least 60 seconds.
With the scan tool, read and record DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: C107C-BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH 1/2 STUCK?

Yes


No

2. CHECK THE TERMINALS/CONNECTORS/WIRING HARNESS FOR DAMAGE

Check all related wiring for bruised, chafed, pierced, or partially broken wires.
Check all related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.

Were any problems found?

Yes


No

3. CHECK THE (L50) BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT WHILE DEPRESSING AND RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL

Turn the ignition on.
Depress and release the brake pedal while checking to see if rear brake lights are on.

Does the brake lights illumination with brake applied?

Yes


No

4. CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT WHILE DEPRESSING AND RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL

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

Does the Brake Switch status change when brakes are applied?

Yes


No

5. CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SWITCH NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Switch No. 1 Signal circuit.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes


No