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T8 / P0719 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.

  P0719 00


Brake Light Switch Circuit. Short to Ground.

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:

No status change for the brake light switch when vehicle speed has been reduced from 40 - 3 km/h (25 - 2 mph) within a period of 2 - 12 s.
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.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
Brake Light Switch

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