DESCRIPTION
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (TERMINAL B VOLTAGE)
INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
CHECK ECM (STP AND ST1 - VOLTAGE)
INSPECT FUSE (STOP, IGN)
DTC P0504 Brake Switch "A" / "B" Correlation
Description DTC P0504
The stop light switch is a duplex system that transmits two signals: STP and ST1-. These two signals are used by the ECM to monitor whether or not the brake system is working properly. If the signals, which indicate the brake pedal is being depressed and released, are detected simultaneously, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the stop light switch and stores the DTC.
HINT:
The normal signal conditions are as shown in the table below.
Signal (ECM Terminal) |
Brake Pedal Released |
In Transition |
Brake Pedal Depressed |
STP |
OFF |
ON |
ON |
ST1- |
ON |
ON |
OFF |
- [OFF] denotes ground potential.
- [ON] denotes battery potential (+B).
- On the intelligent tester, both the Data List items Stop Light Switch and ST1 are ON when the brake pedal is depressed because the characteristics of ST1 indication are the opposite of the Stop Light Switch indication.
DTC Code |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
P0504 |
Conditions (a), (b) and (c) continue for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic): (a) The ignition switch is ON. (b) The brake pedal is released. (c) The STP signal is OFF when the ST1- signal is OFF. |
- Short in stop light switch signal circuit
- STOP fuse
- IGN fuse
- Stop light switch
- ECM
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Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
HINT:
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
- STP signal conditions can be checked using the intelligent tester.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the tester on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Stop Light Switch.
- Check the STP signal when the brake pedal is depressed and released.
Brake Pedal Operation |
Specified Condition |
Depressed |
STP signal ON |
Released |
STP signal OFF |
1.CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (TERMINAL B VOLTAGE) |

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Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
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Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
A30-2 - Body ground |
Always |
11 to 14 V |
A30-3 - Body ground |
Ignition switch ON |
11 to 14 V |
2.INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY |

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Remove the stop light switch.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection |
Switch Condition |
Specified Condition |
1 - 2 |
Switch pin not pushed |
Below 1 ? |
Switch pin pushed |
10 k? or higher |
3 - 4 |
Switch pin not pushed |
10 k? or higher |
Switch pin pushed |
Below 1 ? |
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REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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3.CHECK ECM (STP AND ST1 - VOLTAGE) |

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Disconnect the ECM connector.
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Turn the ignition switch to ON.
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Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
for LHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
A38-35 (ST1-) - Body ground |
Brake pedal released |
11 to 14 V |
Brake pedal depressed |
0 to 3 V |
A38-36 (STP) - Body ground |
Brake pedal released |
0 to 3 V |
Brake pedal depressed |
11 to 14 V |
for RHD
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
A52-35 (ST1-) - Body ground |
Brake pedal released |
11 to 14 V |
Brake pedal depressed |
0 to 3 V |
A52-36 (STP) - Body ground |
Brake pedal released |
0 to 3 V |
Brake pedal depressed |
11 to 14 V |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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4.INSPECT FUSE (STOP, IGN) |

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Remove the STOP and IGN fuses from the engine room relay block.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
STOP fuse |
Always |
Below 1 ? |
IGN fuse |
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CHECK FOR SHORTS IN ALL HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS CONNECTED TO FUSE AND REPLACE FUSE |
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OK |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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