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Brake Switch Sense Status Does Not Change on DRB Scan Tool

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SYMPTOM
BRAKE SWITCH SENSE STATUS DOES NOT CHANGE ON DRB

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Brake lamp switch ground circuit open
- Brake lamp switch sense circuit open
- DRB III does not show brake switch pressed or released
- Brake lamp switch sense circuit short to ground
- Brake switch (Sense circuit)
- Brake lamp switch output less than 10.0 volts
- Fused B(+) circuit open
- S/C power supply circuit below 10 volts at brake switch conn
- Powertrain control module (brake sense)