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C1513 Brake Switch Error

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General Description

The brake light switch indicates brake pedal status to the ABS control unit. The switch is turned on when brake is depressed. The brake light switch is a normally-open contact which runs to battery voltage when active (brake depressed).

DTC Description

The brake light signal is a reference to judge driver's intention for braking and The HECU checks open or short circuit of brake light switch for normal ABS/ESC control.
If an error is present, the warning lamp will illuminate.

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