DTC c0870
Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
Device Voltage Reference Output 1 Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
Device Voltage Reference Output 1 Circuit Voltage Above Threshold
Diagnostic Fault Information
| Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|
| Brake Pedal Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference | C0870 03 | C0870 03 | C0870 07 | -- |
| Brake Pedal Position Sensor Signal | C0277 06 | C0277 06 | C0277 07 | C0277 09 |
| Stop Lamp Relay Control | B3903 02 | B3903 05 | B3903 05 | -- |
| Left Rear Tail/Stop Lamp Control | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
| Right Rear Tail/Stop Lamp Control | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
| Brake Pedal Position Sensor Low Reference | -- | C0277 06 | C0277 07 | -- |
| Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
| Left Rear Tail/Stop Lamp Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
| Right Rear Tail/Stop Lamp Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
| 1. Stop Lamps Malfunction |
Circuit/system Description
The brake pedal position sensor is used to sense the action of the driver application of the brake pedal. The brake pedal position sensor provides an analog voltage signal that will increase as the brake pedal is applied. The body control module (BCM) provides a low reference signal and a 5-volt reference voltage to the brake pedal position sensor. When the variable signal reaches a voltage threshold indicating the brakes have been applied, the BCM will apply battery voltage to the stop lamp relay control circuit. This energizes the stop lamp relay coil causing the relay switch contacts to close. With the relay switch contacts closed, battery voltage flows from the STOP LAMP fuse through the relay switch contacts to the rear stop lamps, center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL), and engine control module (ECM). The stop lamps will not operate unless the ignition is in the ON position.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
C0870 03
This DTC will set when the BCM detects a short to ground in the brake pedal position sensor voltage reference circuit for 0.5 seconds or greater.
C0870 07
This DTC will set when the BCM detects a short to battery voltage in the brake pedal position sensor voltage reference circuits for 0.5 seconds or greater.
Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The Service Vehicle Soon indicator is commanded ON. |
| • | If the DTC sets while the vehicle is running, the BCM will activate the brake lights when the vehicles transmission is not in the PARK position and the vehicle is not accelerating. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists. |
| • | A history DTC will clear once 50 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred. |
| • | A DTC will not clear the current status until the next ignition cycle. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Exterior Lights Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference (Except Opel Gt)
| • | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/system Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the brake pedal position sensor.
- Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the low reference circuit terminal C.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal A and ground.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the brake pedal position sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration |
| • | Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement |
| • | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |
