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Possible causes
- Faulty Brake Switch
- Brake Switch harness is open or shorted
- Brake Switch circuit poor electrical connection What does this mean? When is the code detected?
The P0573 codes is set when the stop light switch signal is too high.
Possible symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Stop light inoperative
- Cruise control system inoperative
P0573 Description
When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch sends a signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). When the ECM receives this signal, it cancels the cruise control.
P0121 is : throttle / pedal position sensor/switch A circuit range/performance problem P0573 is : cruise control /brake switch A circuit high first check : there is two switch on brake pedal linkage one for brake light and the second with rubber hose for cruise control try to push switch toward brake pedal to ajust tps code P0121 check for wires if they are cut hope it helps
P0483 Cooling Fan Rationality Check Malfunction This code is set when theEngine Coolant Temperature(ECT) sensor signal fails to rise above 15 mV (~1°F) after 2.5 minutes of operation.You probably need a new ECT sensor.
P0573 Cruise Control/Brake Switch A Circuit High
This can be caused when the brake switch is set too high. Possibly a faulty brake switch.
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