DTC P0724 Brake Switch Circuit High Input. Cadillac Concours 1997

For 1990-2009 cars
Automatic Transmission Components
Brake Switch, Solenoids, and VSS
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
OBD II Symbol Description Notice

### Circuit Description

The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) brake switch is used to indicate the status of the brake pedal (applied or released).

When the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects a status change on the brake lamp circuit and the extended travel brake switch input without a transition on the TCC brake switch input, then DTC P0724 sets. DTC P0724 is a Type C DTC.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | No VSS DTCs P0502 or P0503.

• | No extended travel brake switch or stop lamp switch DTCs P1574 or P157.

• | No loss of PCM serial data DTC P1602.

• | Traction control or ABS has not failed.

• | The difference in vehicle speed and a non-driven wheel speed is less than 10 km/h (6 mph).

• | The TCC brake switch input indicates ignition volts.

• | DTC P0724 has not passed this ignition cycle.

• | The following conditions must occur 7 times without a status change on the TCC brake input:

1. | Vehicle speed is greater than 32 km/h (20 mph) for more than 6 seconds.

2. | Then the vehicle speed decreases to 8 km/h (5 mph) taking longer than 2 seconds.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The PCM does not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

• | SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

• | The PCM uses the extended travel brake switch input or the stop lamp switch input for TCC control.

• | The PCM disables garage shift adapts.

• | DTC P0724 is stored in the PCM history.

### Conditions for Clearing the DIC/DTC

• | The TCC brake switch input must indicate 0 volts for a minimum of 2 seconds.

• | A scan tool can clear the DTC from the PCM history. The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a failure reported.

• | The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

### Diagnostic Aids

• | Inspect the TCC brake switch for proper adjustment.

• | Check the customer's driving habits.

• | Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the PCM. Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the brake switch connector. Look for the following problems:

- | A bent terminal

- | A backed out terminal

- | A damaged terminal

- | Poor terminal tension

- | A chafed wire

- | A broken wire inside the insulation

- | Moisture intrusion

• | When diagnosing for an intermittent short or open, massage the wiring harness while watching the test equipment for a change.

### Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. This step isolates the brake switch as the source for setting the DTC.

2. This step inspects circuit 420 for a short to power, if the scan tool status never changes from released to applied.

#### DTC P0724 Brake Switch Circuit High Input

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

1. Install the Scan Tool ®.
2. With the engine OFF, turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the Failure Records for reference. Using the Clear Info function will erase the stored Failure Records from the PCM.

3. Record the DTC Failure Records, then clear the DTC.
4. Using the scan tool, select TCC Brake Switch.
5. Disconnect the brake switch connector.

Did the display change from Released to Applied?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3 | Replace the TCC Brake Switch. Refer to Brake Switch Replacement, Section 5. Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Step 6 | --
4 | Inspect circuit 420 for a short to power. Refer to Electrical Diagnosis, Section 8. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5
5 | Replace the PCM. Refer to PCM Replacement/Programming Section 6. Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Step 6 | --

6

In order to verify your repair, perform the following procedure:

1. Select DTC.
2. Select Clear Info.
3. Operate the vehicle under the following conditions:

3.1. | Turn the ignition to the RUN position.

3.2. | With the engine OFF, apply the brake pedal.

3.3. | The PCM senses 0 volts on the Brake Input for more than 2 seconds.

4. Select Specific DTC. Enter DTC P0724.

Has the test run and passed?

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System OK

Begin the diagnosis again. Go to Step 1