C1161 HYUNDAI - Brake Light Switch Failure
Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level:
3/3
Possible causes
Faulty Brake Light Switch
Brake Light Switch harness is open or shorted
Brake Light Switch circuit poor electrical connection
Possible symptoms
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ON
Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
C1161 Hyundai Description
The brake light switch indicates brake pedal status to the ABS control unit. The switch is turned on when the brake is applied. The brake light switch is a normally-open contact which runs to battery voltage when active (brake operated). When passive (brake not operated), the cable is grounded via the brake light bulbs. The brake light switch is not monitored if the valve relay drops out, or in the event of low voltage or overvoltage.
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