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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Antilock Brake System 🢒 DTC C1295 Brake Lamp Switch Circuit Open

Object Number: 255758 Size: MF
ABS Components
Antilock Brake System Schematics
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

DTC C1295 identifies open brake switch circuitry that prevents the brake switch input to the EBCM from changing states while applying the brake.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC C1295 can set after initialization is complete.

A malfunction exists if the brake switch input voltage is out of specification for one second. An open circuit exists when the brake switch input voltage is out of specification.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • A malfunction DTC stores.
    • ABS disables.
    • The ABS warning indicator turns ON.
    • A rehome is commanded to ensure the motors are in the home position.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used.
    • 100 drive cycles pass with no DTCs detected. A drive cycle consists of starting the vehicle, driving the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph), stopping and then turning the ignition OFF.

Diagnostic Aids

The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:

    • A poor connection
    • Rubbed-through wire insulation
    • A broken wire inside the insulation

Use the enhanced diagnostic function of the Scan Tool in order to measure the frequency of the malfunction.

Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may cause the intermittent complaint for the following conditions:

    • Backed out terminals
    • Improper mating
    • Broken locks
    • Improperly formed or damaged terminals
    • Poor terminal-to-wiring connections
    • Physical damage to the wiring harness

Test Description

  1. This test determines if the EBCM is receiving a brake switch input signal.

    2.

  2. This test checks for an open in the brake switch input circuit.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the ABS Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2
  1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal.
  2. Observe the rear brake lamps.

Are the rear brake lamps ON?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3

  1. Install a Scan Tool .
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

    3. Do not start the engine.

  3. Select Data Display on the Scan Tool .
  4. Select ABS Data.
  5. Apply light pressure to the brake pedal while monitoring the Brake Switch status on the Scan Tool .

Does the Scan Tool indicate that the brake switch is ON within 25 mm (1.0 inch) of the brake pedal travel?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the EBCM connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

    4. Do not start the engine.

  4. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal.
  5. Use the J 39200 in order to measure the voltage between the EBCM connector terminal 16 and ground.

Is the voltage equal to or greater than the specified voltage?

10 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Inspect the EBCM connector and the EBCM harness connector for the following conditions:

    • Terminal damage
    • Poor terminal contact
    • Terminal corrosion

Are poor terminal contact, terminal corrosion or damaged terminals evident?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

6

Repair the open brake lamp circuit wiring. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Lighting Systems for diagnosis.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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7

Repair the open in CKT 20. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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8

Replace all the terminals or the connectors that exhibit the following conditions:

    • Poor terminal contact
    • Terminal corrosion
    • Damaged terminal(s).

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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9

Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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10

The malfunction is intermittent or is not present at this time. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for more information.

Is the action complete?

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System OK

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