Recall - Brake Pedal Position Switch Replacement
02-013May 20, 2002
Applies To:
2000 3.5RL - From VIN JH4KA9...YC006944 thru JH4KA9...YC016470
2001 3.5RL - ALL
2002 3.5RL - From VIN JH4KA9...2C000011 thru JH4KA9...2C012956
Safety Recall:
Brake Pedal Position Switch
(Supersedes 02-013, dated May 13, 2002)
Updated information is shown by double asterisks and black bars.
BACKGROUND
During the manufacturing process, a rust preventive oil was applied to the brake pedal assembly. This oil can leak into the brake pedal position switch and cause the switch to malfunction. As a result, the brake lights may not come on when the brake pedal is pressed.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
**All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall when sufficient parts are available. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.**
Some affected vehicles are in dealer inventory, some are in transit to the dealers, and some may be in your used vehicle inventory. According to Federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Wipe off the oil from the brake pedal assembly, and replace the brake pedal position switch.
PARTS INFORMATION
Brake Pedal Position Switch: P/N 36750-S04-308
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the harness connector from the brake pedal position switch.
2. Loosen the locknut at the end of the switch, then unscrew the switch and remove it.
**3. Wipe off any excess oil on or around the brake pedal assembly and linkage with a clean shop towel. Pay particular attention to the brake pedal stop pad and the threaded hole for the switch.**
4. Screw the new switch into the base until the switch plunger is fully depressed and the threaded end of the switch lightly contacts the stop pad. Then unscrew the switch 1/4 turn, and tighten its locknut.
5. Check the clearance between the threaded end of the switch and the stop pad while you press lightly on the brake pedal with your hand to remove pedal free play. The clearance between the threaded end and the stop pad should be 0.3 mm (0.01 in.).
6. Check the brake pedal free play by lightly pushing the pedal with your hand. The free play should be 0.5 to 2.0 mm (0.02 to 0.08 in.).
NOTE:
Incorrect free play may cause the brakes to drag.
^ If the free play is OK, go to step 7.
^ If the free play is out of specification, readjust the brake pedal position switch.
7. Reconnect the harness connector to the switch.
8. Check the brake lights. They should come on when you press the brake pedal and go off when you release it.
9. Start the engine. Make sure the MIL, the VSA indicator, and the ABS indicator go off after a few seconds. If they don't, clear the DTC(s) (see section 19 of the appropriate service manual).
10. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.