For 1990-2009 cars only
Diagnosis:Brake Lights Stay On, Cruise Control Inoperative, stability Control Off Message Displayed in DIC, DTC C0161 Set - Perform Brake Position Sensor (PPS) Calibration Using Tech 2
| Subject: | Diagnosis: Brake Lights Stay On, Cruise Control Inoperative, Stability Control Off Message Displayed in DIC, DTC C0161 Set -- Perform Brake Position Sensor (PPS) Calibration Using Tech 2® |
| Models: | 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 |
| Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 9L156066 |
A customer may comment on one or all of the following conditions:
| • | The brake lights stay on; |
| • | The cruise control is inoperative; |
| • | The stability control off message displayed in DIC. |
This condition can be intermittent and upon investigation, DTC C0161 is stored in the BCM as either current or history.
This condition may be caused by an incorrectly calibrated brake pedal position sensor.
If you encounter a vehicle which is exhibiting any of these conditions, prior to replacing any parts, perform the brake pedal position (PPS) calibration with the Tech 2® as described below.
With the Tech 2® select the following:
- Diagnostics
- Model Year
- Build the vehicle
- Body
- Body Control Model (BCM)
- Module Setup
- BBP Sensor Calibration
- Then follow the Tech 2® prompts
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
H9732* | Calibrate Brake Pedal Position (PPS) Using Tech 2® | 0.2 hr |
* This labor operation is for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
