BRAKE SWITCH OR CIRCUIT FAULT

INTERNATIONAL
FAULT OVERVIEW
Fault code sets when Brake status is missing on J1939 CAN Bus
network.

SPN: 597 LAMP REACTION

FMI: 2 No Lamp
ASSOCIATED FAULTS
None
FAULT FACTS
None
DRIVE CYCLE TO DETERMINE FAULT STATUS
Road Test
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Caused by body controller fault code

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TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS

Step 1) Check for active Source Address 33 Body Control Module (BCM) fault codes.

Using the diagnostic tool with Key ON, check DTC list for SPN 597 fault codes coming from Source Address
33, the BCM.

Is the DTC list free of SPN 597 fault codes coming from the BCM?

Yes − Refer to the appropriate exterior lighting – No − Diagnose and repair BCM brake switch fault
brake switch information for diagnostic overview and codes. Refer to the appropriate exterior lighting –
step based diagnostics. After repairs are complete, brake switch information. After repair are complete,
retest for SPN 597 FMI 2. retest for SPN 597 FMI 2.

END DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

After performing all diagnostic steps, if SPN 597 FMI 2 remains, verify each step was completed correctly and
proper decision was made. Notify supervisor for further action.

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