C0164

DTC C0163 or C0164

Circuit Description
The Brake Pedal Position Sensor (BPP) is an input to the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). The brake pedal position sensor is a potentiometer type sensor with a 5-volt reference circuit and a low reference circuit. The BCM supplies the 5-volt reference to the BPP.

Conditions for Running the DTC

DTC C0163
The ignition is ON.

DTC C0164
The vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC C0163
The brake pedal position sensor input voltage is between 1.87 volts and 5.03 volts for 2 seconds.

DTC C0164
The brake pedal position sensor input was active for 2 consecutive ignition cycles.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
If equipped, the following actions occur:
^ The EBCM disables the TCS/VSES for the duration of the ignition cycle.
^ The Traction Control and Active Handling indicator turns ON.
^ The DIC displays the following messages:
^ Service Traction System
^ Service Active Handling
^ The ABS remains functional.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ The condition for the DTC is no longer present and the DTC is cleared with a scan tool.
^ The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

DTC C0163
Possible causes of this DTC are the following conditions:
^ A signal circuit of the brake pedal position sensor is open.
^ The BPP sensor needs calibration.
^ All brake lamps are open.
^ All brake lamp grounds are open.
^ An internal EBCM problem.

DTC C0164
Possible causes of this DTC are the following conditions:
^ The brake pedal position sensor circuit is shorted to voltage.
^ The brake pedal position sensor is misadjusted.
^ The brake pedal position sensor is stuck closed.
^ A brake pedal that is binding.

Test Description

Steps 1 - 11:

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
2. Test for the current state of the BPP sensor.