Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 97-11: Automatic Brake Hold Switch Signal Circuit Open

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

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.

Is DTC 97-11 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. Open wire check (BRAKE HOLD line) 1:

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Disconnect the following connector.

Electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch 12P connector

3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Is there about 5 V?

YES

The BRAKE HOLD wire is OK. Go to step 5.

NO

Go to step 3.

3. Shorted wire check (BRAKE HOLD line to power):

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Disconnect the following connector.

Gauge control module connector A (32P)

3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Is there 0.1 V or more?

YES

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

NO

The BRAKE HOLD wire is not shorted to power. Go to step 4.

4. Open wire check (BRAKE HOLD line) 2:

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

Is there continuity?

YES

Replace the gauge control module.

NO

Repair an open in the BRAKE HOLD wire between the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch and the gauge control module.

5. Open wire check (GND line):

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

Is there continuity?

YES

Replace the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch.

NO

Repair an open in the GND wire between the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch and body ground (G502).

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