P0571

DTC P0571

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC P0571
- Cruise Control Brake Switch Circuit

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) monitors the brake pedal position sensor. When the brake pedal is applied, the BCM detects a predetermined voltage signal. The BCM sends a serial data message to the engine control module (ECM) indicating the status of the stop lamps.

This diagnostic test functions on the assumption that a sudden decrease in vehicle speed is caused by a brake pedal application. When the ECM detects that there is a 4.2 km/h (2.6 mph) or greater decrease in vehicle speed within 0.25 seconds without a transition of the stop lamp switch, the ECM sets DTC P0571.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The engine speed is greater than 700 RPM.
* The traction control system or the antilock brake system are not active and have not failed.
* The vehicle speed is greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).
* The diagnostic will disable when the wheel speed is less than 16 km/h (10 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects either a low voltage signal on the stop lamp switch signal circuit when the serial data message from the BCM indicates the brakes are applied, or a high voltage signal on the stop lamp switch signal circuit when the serial data message from the BCM indicates the brakes are not applied.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

* The cruise control system is disabled.
* The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear after 40 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

* Cruise Control Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
* Exterior Lights Schematics (Exterior Lights Schematics)
* Antilock Brake System Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Cruise Control Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Verify that DTC P0572 or P0573 is not set.

• If DTC is set, refer to DTC P0572 or P0573 (P0572)

2. Verify that DTC P0571 is not set.

• If DTC is set, replace the BCM. Clear the DTC and road test the vehicle. If DTC resets, replace the ECM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM or ECM replacement, setup, and programming.