DTC C0161
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC C0161 04: Antilock Braking System Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Open
DTC C0161 0E: Antilock Braking System Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Low Resistance
Circuit/System Description
The body control module monitors the brake pedal position sensor and sends a serial data message to the electronic brake control module when the brake pedal is applied. The electronic brake control module compares the correlation between the brake pedal positions and the brake control brake pedal position sensor to sense the driver's application of the brake pedal.
Conditions for Running the DTC
C0161 04
• | The brake pedal is applied. |
• | The ignition voltage is greater than 10 V. |
C0161 0E
• | The ignition voltage is greater than 10 V. |
• | The vehicle speed is greater than 15 km/h (9 mph). |
• | The accelerator pedal position is greater than 20 percent. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
C0161 04
The brake pedal position sensor signal is not applied while the brake control brake pedal position sensor indicates the brake pedal is applied.
C0161 0E
The brake control brake pedal position sensor signal is showing the brakes applied while the vehicle speed is greater than 15 km/h (9 mph).
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
A driver information centre message and/or a warning indicator will not be displayed.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
• | The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present. |
• | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive fault-free drive cycles have occurred. |
Diagnostic Aids
The DTC C0161 may set if the brake pedal is applied while accelerating.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Antilock Brake System Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
ABS Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References
Circuit/System Verification
Note: Diagnose all other brake lamp DTCs or Symptoms prior to performing this diagnostic procedure.
- Vehicle ON.
- Verify that DTC C0277 or C0890 is not set.
⇓ | If either DTC is not set |
- Verify the brake pedal position sensor or the brake pedal is not binding causing residual brake pressure to be detected.
| Repair or replace the applicable component. |
⇓ | If a condition is not found |
- Verify the scan tool electronic brake control module Brake Pedal Position Sensor Signal parameter changes between Applied and Released when applying and releasing the brake pedal.
⇒ | If the parameter does not change |
⇓ | If the parameter changes |
- Replace the K17 electronic brake control module.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
Control Module References for electronic brake control module replacement, programming and setup
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