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Brake Signal: Description and Operation

The Stoplight signal is received by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) when the brakes are APPLIED. The PCM uses this signal to modify the operation of the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) (if equipped), A/C compressor (if equipped), and idle speed during periods of decel and idle with the brakes APPLIED.