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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
  2. Depress the brake pedal.

Do all of the stop lamps illuminate?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Connect a test lamp between the stop lamp/tcc switch harness connector C1 terminal A and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Connect a test lamp between the stop lamp/tcc switch harness connector C1 terminal B and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
  2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

5

Repair a poor connection or an open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the stop lamp/TCC switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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6

Repair a poor connection or an open in the supply voltage circuit of the stop lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Adjust/replace the stop lamp/tcc switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3