Circuit Description
The instrument panel module (IPM) monitors the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor. When the brake pedal is applied, the IPM detects a predetermined voltage signal. The IPM sends a GMLAN serial data message to the transmission control module (TCM) and to the engine control module (ECM) indicating the status of the stop lamps.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0703 Brake Switch Circuit 2
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The TCM or the ECM receives an invalid brake status GMLAN serial data message from the IPM. |
| • | This diagnostic runs continuously. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | Autograde braking is inhibited. |
| • | The cruise control system is disabled. |
| • | The TCM or the ECM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate. |
| • | The TCM or the ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The TCM or the ECM stores this information in the Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The DTC becomes history when the fault is no longer present. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 100 consecutive warm-up cycles, if failures are not reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Repair any brake system related DTCs before performing this diagnostic table. |
| • | If an IPM has been replaced, the BPP sensor must be calibrated. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration . |
| • | This DTC may be stored as a history DTC without affecting the operation of the IPM. If stored only as a history DTC and not retrieved as a current DTC, do not replace the IPM. |
| • | If this DTC is retrieved as both a current and a history DTC, replace the IPM. |
| • | For an intermittent condition, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections . |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers located in the diagnostic table.
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This step is performed in order to confirm that DTC P0703 is current within the TCM or the ECM.
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This step is performed in order to correct a BPP sensor that must be calibrated, possibly due to a IPM replacement or for a BPP sensor that is out of adjustment.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics Connector End View Reference: Cruise Control Connector End Views or Lighting Systems Connector End Views Important: Repair all DTCs related to the stop lamps and to the brake system before performing this table. | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
Is DTC P0703 current in the transmission control module (TCM) or the engine control module (ECM)? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 4 | System OK | |
4 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel module (IPM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Replace the IPM. Refer to Control Module References . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 6 | -- |
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Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
