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C0278



DTC C0278

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The body control module (BCM) applies a ground through the brake sensor reference low circuit to the brake position sensor. The BCM supplies a 5-volt reference through the brake sensor reference voltage circuit to the brake position sensor. When the brake pedal is being applied, the brake position sensor then sends a variable voltage signal through the brake sensor signal circuit to the BCM.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
The battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC

C0278 00
This DTC will set if the brake position sensor is out of calibration.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
- This DTC will clear on current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected.
- A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles with out a fault present.
- A history and current DTCs can be cleared using a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- If DTC C0278 00 sets then recalibrate the brake position sensor.
- Perform a visual inspection for a loose or poor connection at all related components. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

TEST

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