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PO57C code cannot find what it means says generic where do I go from here
Vehicle: 2012 Chevy Impala 3.6l

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This code is for low voltage at the brake pedal position sensor. This could mean you have a faulty brake switch. You will also need to check the wiring to the switch for low voltage.

Circuit/System Description

The brake pedal position (BPP) sensor is part of the engine brake pedal override feature. The engine control module (ECM) continuously monitors the vehicle speed and the position of the brake pedal. These two main inputs, along with other ECM inputs are used to determine if the vehicle is decelerating at the proper speed and rate with the brake pedal applied. When the engine brake pedal override system is active, the ECM reduces engine torque to assist in reducing vehicle speed.

The BPP sensor is a three wire sensor, connected to a 5 V reference circuit, a low reference circuit, and a signal circuit. The ECM supplies 5 V to the BPP sensor, and also provides a sensor ground path on the low reference circuit. The BPP sensor sends a voltage signal to the ECM on the signal circuit. The voltage on the signal circuit will vary from a voltage greater than 0.25 V when the brake pedal is released to a voltage less than 4.75 V when the brake pedal is fully applied.

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