YMMS: 2014 Jeep Compass Latitude Apr 11, 2023

Engine: 2.4L Eng License:

VIN: 1C4NJDEBXED631729 Odometer:

P0571-BRAKE SWITCH 1 PERFORMANCE

Fig 1: Brake Switch Circuit Diagram

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For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article .

WHEN MONITORED

With the ignition on and battery voltage greater than 10.4 Volts.

SET CONDITION

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects that the states of Brake Signal 1 and Brake Signal 2 do
not match for more than 50 ms.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Possible Causes

(B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

(B16) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

(F202) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

(Z906) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

(B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

(B16) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

STOP LAMP SWITCH

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Refer to PRE-
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE .

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. ACTIVE DTC

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. With the scan tool, monitor the states of Brake Signal 1 and Brake Signal 2 while pressing and
releasing the brake pedal several times.
Do the states change from Pressed when the pedal is pressed to Not Pressed when the pedal is
released?
Yes
1. Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT
CONDITION .
No
1. Go To 2

2. CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT

1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.

 CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors.
Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM
terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install
the GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor to perform the diagnosis.

3. Connect the (special tool #10436, Adapter, GPEC Diagnostic).

4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 Volts, check the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit in the GPEC
Adaptor while pressing and releasing the brake pedal several times.
Does the test light change from illuminated when the pedal is pressed to not illuminated when the
pedal is released?
Yes
1. Go To 3
No
1. Go To 4

3. CHECK THE (B16) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit in the GPEC
Adaptor while pressing and releasing the brake pedal several times.
Does the test light change from illuminated when the pedal is pressed to not illuminated when the
pedal is released?
Yes
1. Go To 11
No
1. Go To 7

4. CHECK THE (Z906) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 2: Checking Stop Lamp Ground Circuit For Open Or High Resistance

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1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.

3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (Z906) Ground circuit in the Stop Lamp
Switch harness connector.

NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright.

Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the
battery.

Is the test light illuminated and bright?

Yes
1. Go To 5
No
1. Repair the (Z906) Ground circuit for an open or high resistance.
 2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.

5. CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 3: Checking Brake Signal 1 Circuit For Short To Ground

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1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit in the Stop Lamp
Switch harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
1. Go To 6
No
1. Repair the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit for a short to ground.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.

6. CHECK THE (B15) BRAKE SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

1. Measure the resistance of the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit between the Stop Lamp Switch harness
connector and the GPEC Adaptor.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
 1. Go To 10
No
1. Repair the (B15) Brake Signal 1 circuit for an open or high resistance.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.

7. CHECK THE (F202) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH
RESISTANCE
Fig 4: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit For Open Or High Resistance

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1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Disconnect the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.

3. Turn the ignition on.

4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F202) Fused Ignition Switch Output
(Run-Start) circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness connector.
 NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright.
Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the
battery.

Is the test light illuminated and bright?

Yes
1. Go To 8
No
1. Repair the (F202) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for an open or high
resistance. Inspect the related fuse. If the fuse is open, check the circuit for a short to
ground.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.

8. CHECK THE (B16) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 5: Checking Brake Signal 2 Circuit For Short To Voltage

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1. Measure the voltage of the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit in the Stop Lamp Switch harness
connector.
 Is there any voltage present?
Yes
1. Repair the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit for a short to voltage.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.
No
1. Go To 9

9. CHECK THE (B16) BRAKE SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE

1. Measure the resistance of the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit between the Stop Lamp Switch harness
connector and the GPEC Adaptor.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
1. Go To 10
No
1. Repair the (B16) Brake Signal 2 circuit for an open or high resistance.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.

10. STOP LAMP SWITCH

1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the
Stop Lamp Switch and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.

3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

4. Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.

5. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

6. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Were any problems found?
Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.
No
1. Replace the Stop Lamp Switch in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.

11. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the
Stop Lamp Switch and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.

3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Were any problems found?
Yes
 1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.
No
1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the service
information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST
.