Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0571 Mazda
Brake Switch “A” Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0571 Mazda definition:
When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch sends a signal to the ECM. When the ECM receives this signal, it cancels the cruise control. A fail safe function is provided so that the functions normally, even if there is a malfunction in the stop light signal circuit. The cancel condition occurs as battery positive voltage is supplied to terminal STP. When the brake is on, battery positive voltage is normally applied through the STOP fuse and the stop light switch to terminal STP of the ECM, and the ECM turns the cruise control OFF. If the harness connected to terminal STP has an open circuit, terminal STP will have battery positive voltage and the cruise control will be turned OFF.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0571 Mazda
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Stop light inoperative – Cruise control system inoperative
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0571 Mazda
– Misadjusted brake switch – Brake switch open or short circuit – Poor brake switch electrical connection – Failed brake switch The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0571 Mazda codes is set when the stop light switch does not turn off even once the vehicle is driven.
Possible Solutions
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Mazda:
2013 Mazda MX-5,2013 Mazda CX-9,2013 Mazda CX-5,2013 Mazda 6,2013 Mazda 5,2013 Mazda 3,2012 Mazda CX-5,2012 Mazda BT-50,2012 Mazda 3,2011 Mazda 6,2011 Mazda 5,2011 Mazda 2,2010 Mazda CX-7,2010 Mazda 3,2009 Mazda RX-8,2009 Mazda MX-5,2009 Mazda CX9,2009 Mazda 6,2009 Mazda 2,2008 Mazda MX-5,2008 Mazda 6,2008 Mazda 5,2008 Mazda 2,2007 Mazda CX-9,2007 Mazda CX-7,2006 Mazda MX5,2006 Mazda 6,2006 Mazda 3,2005 Mazda Atenza,2005 Mazda 6,2004 Mazda MPV,2004 Mazda 6,2004 Mazda 5,2004 Mazda 3,2003 Mazda RX-8
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