DTC P0571 Brake Switch "A" Circuit
DESCRIPTION
When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch sends a signal to the ECM. When the ECM receives this signal, it cancels the cruise control. The fail-safe function operates to enable normal driving even if there is a malfunction in the stop light signal circuit. The cancellation condition occurs when voltage is applied to terminal STP. When the brake is applied, voltage is normally applied to terminal STP of the ECM through the STOP SW fuse and the stop light switch, and the ECM turns the cruise control off.
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DTC No. |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
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P0571 |
Voltage of STP terminal and that of ST1- terminal of ECM are less than 1 V for 0.5 sec. or more |
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WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER
ECM (Cruise control):

OK: When the brake pedal is operated, the display changes as shown above.
REPLACE ECM
2 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH - BATTERY)

Standard voltage

3 INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH

Standard resistance

4 CHECK ECM

Standard voltage

REPLACE ECM
Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction
Stop Light Switch Circuit MalfunctionCheck component status
(a) Compare the test value with the minimum test limit
(MIN LIMIT) and maximum test limit (MAX LIMIT).
(b) If the test value is between the minimum test limit
and maximum test limit, the component is
functioning normally. If not, the component is
malfunctioning. The test value is usually sign ...
Removal
1. PRECAUTION
HINT:
See page RS-1
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (See page RS-
424)
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See page
SR-6)
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR (See
page RS-434)
7. REMOVE SPIRAL CA ...
Data list / active test
HINT:
By accessing the DATA LIST displayed by the intelligent
tester, you can perform such functions as reading the values
of switches and sensors without removing any parts. Reading
the DATA LIST as the first step in troubleshooting is one
method to shorten labor time.
1. DATA LIST FOR OCCUPA ...