Buick Regal: DTC P0504
Diagnostic Instructions
- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
- Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
- Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0504
Brake Switch Circuits 1 - 2 Not Plausible
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The brake pedal position sensor is used to sense the action of the driver
application of the brake pedal.
The brake pedal position sensor provides an analog voltage signal that will
increase as the brake pedal is
applied. The body control module (BCM) provides a low reference signal and a 5 V
reference voltage to
the brake pedal position sensor. When the variable signal reaches a voltage
threshold indicating the
brakes have been applied, the BCM will apply battery voltage to the right and
left stop lamp control
circuits, engine control module (ECM), and center high mounted stop lamp control
circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
- Battery voltage must be between 9 - 16 V
- Brakes APPLIED.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM receives an invalid brake pedal status serial data message from the
BCM.
Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
The cruise control system is disabled.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
- A history DTC will clear once 50 consecutive malfunction-free ignition
cycles have occurred.
Diagnostic Aids
Verify that the brake pedal position sensor is properly calibrated.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Cruise Control Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
- Circuit Testing
- Connector Repairs
- Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
- Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K20 Engine
Control Module.
2. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate signal circuit terminal listed
below and ground,
ignition ON.
- Terminal 25 - with LLU/LTG
- Terminal 57 - without LLU/LTG
3. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF while pressing and releasing the
brake pedal.
- If the test lamp is always OFF
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 Body Control
Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the
circuit.
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- If the test lamp is always ON
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the K9 Body Control
Module, ignition
ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF
4. Replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
- Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration
- Control Module References for BCM or ECM replacement, programming, and
setup
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NOTE: The following steps must be completed before using a symptom
table.
1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using a symptom table
in order to verify
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
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diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
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Preliminary Inspections
1. Visually inspect easily accessible brake system components for obvious
damage and/or leaks which
may indicate that the vehicle should not be driven until further inspections
have been completed.
2. Inspect the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level and adjust only
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
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