Seat P0571 Brake Light Switch Plausibility

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0571 Seat

Brake Switch “A” Circuit

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0571 Seat definition:
When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch sends a signal to the ECM. When the ECM receives this signal, it cancels the cruise control. A fail safe function is provided so that the functions normally, even if there is a malfunction in the stop light signal circuit. The cancel condition occurs as battery positive voltage is supplied to terminal STP. When the brake is on, battery positive voltage is normally applied through the STOP fuse and the stop light switch to terminal STP of the ECM, and the ECM turns the cruise control OFF. If the harness connected to terminal STP has an open circuit, terminal STP will have battery positive voltage and the cruise control will be turned OFF.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0571 Seat
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Stop light inoperative – Cruise control system inoperative

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0571 Seat
– Misadjusted brake switch – Brake switch open or short circuit – Poor brake switch electrical connection – Failed brake switch The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0571 Seat codes is set when the stop light switch does not turn off even once the vehicle is driven.

Possible Solutions


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Seat:

2013 Seat Mii,2013 Seat Leon,2013 Seat Ibiza Cupra,2013 Seat Ibiza,2012 Seat Toledo Concept,2012 Seat Exeo ST,2012 Seat Exeo,2012 Seat Alhambra 4WD,2011 Seat Ibiza,2010 Seat Ibiza,2009 Seat Leon,2009 Seat Ibiza,2009 Seat Altea,2007 Seat Altea,2006 Seat Leon,2006 Seat Ibiza,2005 Seat Toledo,2005 Seat Altea,2004 Seat Ibiza,2004 Seat Cordoba,2002 Seat Ibiza

 

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