DTC P0571 Brake Switch Circuit (4JJ3 without DPD)

1. DTC P0571 description

The stoplight switch is installed to the brake pedal bracket. There are 2 stoplight switches, and the 2 switches are turned ON together when the brake pedal is depressed. If the ECM detects that the stoplight switch 1 and 2 signal input counts do not match, the DTC is set.

Diagnostic type list
Diagnostics (Type 1)
4 stoplight switch pins
Diagnostics (Type 2)
5 stoplight switch pins

2. Condition for setting DTC P0571

Condition for running the DTC

  • The battery voltage is 9 to 16 V.
  • The ignition switch is ON.

Condition for setting the DTC

Any of the following are met:

  • The ECM detects a correlation error between the stoplight switch 1 signal and the stoplight switch 2 signal 32 times or more for 157 seconds or more.
  • The ECM detects either the stoplight switch 1 signal or the stoplight switch 2 signal is ON for 15 minutes.

3. Action taken when DTC P0571 sets

  • Euro4: The ECM illuminates the SVS indicator light. Refer to Action taken when DTC sets - Type C (Euro4).
  • Except Euro4: The ECM illuminates the check engine warning light. Refer to Action taken when DTC sets - Type A (Except Euro4).

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 without DPD) DTC type definitions".

  • The ECM inhibits the cruise control.

4. Condition for clearing DTC P0571

  • Euro4: Refer to Condition for clearing the SVS indicator light/DTC - Type C (Euro4).
  • Except Euro4: Refer to Condition for clearing the check engine warning light/DTC - Type A or Type B (Except Euro4).

Refer to "51.Engine Control 1A.Troubleshooting(4JJ3 without DPD) DTC type definitions".