P0703 Code - Brake Switch Performance
Quick Answer
The Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch is sometimes referred to as the stop lamp switch. Common causes include Faulty Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch (Stop Lamp Switch), Misadjusted Brake Pedal Position Switch, Brake Pedal Position Switch harness is open or shorted. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.
- What it means
- P0703 indicates Brake Switch Performance.
- Common causes
- Common causes include Faulty Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch (Stop Lamp Switch), Misadjusted Brake Pedal Position Switch, Brake Pedal Position Switch harness is open or shorted.
- Severity
- High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
- Can I drive?
- Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.
Code P0703 Description
What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0703?
- Faulty Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch (Stop Lamp Switch)
- Misadjusted Brake Pedal Position Switch
- Brake Pedal Position Switch harness is open or shorted
- Brake Pedal Position Switch circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
How to Fix the DTC P0703?
Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.
Code Tech Notes
What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?
Labor: 1.0
To diagnose the P0703 code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.
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Information for Specific Makes
- P0703 Acura — Brake Pedal Position Switch Malfunction
- P0703 Audi — Brake Switch 'B' Circuit
- P0703 BMW — Brake Light Switch Plausibility
- P0703 Buick — Brake Switch Signal Message Counter Incorrect
- P0703 Cadillac — Brake Switch Signal Message Counter Incorrect
- P0703 Chevrolet — Brake Switch Signal Message Counter Incorrect
- P0703 Chrysler — Brake Switch Performance
- P0703 Dodge — Brake Switch Performance
- P0703 Ford — Brake Switch Performance
- P0703 GMC — Brake Switch Signal Message Counter Incorrect
- P0703 Honda — Brake Pedal Position Switch Malfunction
- P0703 Hyundai — Stop Lamp Switch System Malfunction
- P0703 Infiniti — Stop Lamp Swich Circuit
- P0703 Jeep — Brake Switch Performance
- P0703 KIA — Stop Lamp Switch System Malfunction
- P0703 Lincoln — Brake Switch Performance
- P0703 Mazda — Brake Switch 1 Circuit Malfunction
- P0703 Mercedes-Benz — Brake Switch Performance
- P0703 Mercury — Brake Switch Performance
- P0703 MINI — Brake Light Switch Plausibility
- P0703 Mitsubishi — Stop Lamp Switch System Malfunction
- P0703 Nissan — Stop Lamp Swich Circuit
- P0703 Subaru — Torque Converter Brake Switch 'B' Circuit Malfunction
- P0703 Suzuki — Brake Switch Circuit Malfunction
- P0703 Volkswagen — Brake Switch 'B' Circuit
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