Fault Family
System: Chassis (C-Codes)
3 SAE Codes
Brake Pedal Switch Stop Lamp Circuit
Diagnostic & Technical Explanation
Code C0023 (Stop Lamp Control) sets when the module sees an implausible state from the brake pedal switch(es) that both illuminate the stop lamps and tell the ABS/cruise/shift-interlock systems the brake pedal is applied -- the switch stays closed, stays open, or the two redundant switch channels disagree with each other. A misadjusted switch plunger, a worn switch contact, or corrosion at the switch connector near the pedal bracket are the common causes. Because this switch also feeds the stop lamps and brake-transmission shift interlock, a fault here can cause symptoms well beyond ABS, from stuck-on brake lights to a shifter that will not release from Park.
These 3 diagnostic trouble codes share one
detection mechanism and one repair path, which is why MechanicDB groups them into a single
authored fault family rather than repeating the same explanation 3 times.
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