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Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 97-12: Automatic Brake Hold Switch Signal Circuit Short

Honda HR-V (2015-2021) Service Manual / Brakes / VSA System - Diagnostics / DTC Troubleshooting / DTC Troubleshooting 97-12: Automatic Brake Hold Switch Signal Circuit Short

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.

VSA System - Diagnostics

1. Problem verification:

  1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

VSA System - Diagnostics

Is DTC 97-12 indicated?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

NO

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

2. Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch check:

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
  2. Check the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch.

Is the automatic brake hold switch OK?

YES

Go to step 3.

NO

Replace the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch.

3. Shorted wire check (BRAKE HOLD line):

  1. Disconnect the following connectors.

Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector

Gauge control module connector A (32P)

  1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

VSA System - Diagnostics

VSA System - Diagnostics

Is there continuity?

YES

Repair a short to body ground in the BRAKE HOLD wire between the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch and the gauge control module.

NO

Replace the gauge control module.

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