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T8 / P0724 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Fault indicator lamp (for further information see WIS Fault diagnosis, general) Cruise control not working.

  P0724 00


Brake Light Switch Circuit. Open / Short to B+.

Fault symptom

Fault indicator lamp (for further information see WIS Fault diagnosis, general)

Cruise control not working.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Battery voltage must be between 11 - 16 V.
Engine running.

Fault criteria:

When vehicle speed increases from 3 - 40 km/h (2 - 25 mph) within a period of 2 - 12 sec. when read value on the input is "ON".
A DTC is generated if this occurs 4 consecutive times.

Dependent:

None

System reaction to a fault:

Cruise control switched off.

OK report:

Status change for the brake pedal switch has occurred.

Fault handling:

Type III
(See section Fault handling III, "Other emission-related components and functions" for more information.)

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:

Electrical fault in connecting leads or component.
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Fault in connector H42-2 is often a cause of this DTC.
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Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
Brake Light Switch

(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)