Code
B1484
Other
B — Body
Brake Pedal Input Open Circuit
AI status
Completed
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Causes
- Disconnected or loose connector at the brake pedal switch or module
- Broken, chafed or pinched wiring in the pedal harness
- Corroded or contaminated connector contacts
- Failed brake pedal switch (mechanical or electronic/Hall-type)
- Short to voltage or ground in the circuit
- Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) or ABS/ESC module input
Symptoms
- Brake lights not illuminating or stuck on
- Cruise control may not engage or may not disengage properly
- ABS/ESC or brake warning lamp illuminated
- Engine start inhibited (start/stop interlock) on some vehicles
- Stored B1484 (or related) fault and possible limp-home behavior
- Inconsistent brake pedal switch behavior (intermittent operation)
What to check
- Read and record all stored codes and freeze frame data with a scan tool
- Confirm the code is current vs. historic; attempt to reproduce the code
- Visually inspect the brake pedal switch, connector and harness for damage or corrosion
- Wiggle test wiring while observing live data for the brake pedal input signal
- Check fuses and power/ground supplies to the switch and module
- Backprobe the switch connector to observe voltage or signal while operating pedal
Signal parameters
- Simple mechanical switch type: open (OL) = no continuity when released; closed ≈ 0 Ω when depressed; signal typically battery voltage or ground switched to module
- Electronic/Hall-type sensor: output typically 0–5 V depending on pedal position (refer to vehicle data)
- Expected idle (released) state: either 0 V or battery voltage depending on design — verify against vehicle-specific wiring diagram
- Expected activated state (pedal depressed): opposite logic level of released state (switches between ~0 V and ~12 V) or a change in 0–5 V for sensors
- Typical fault indication: open circuit (infinite resistance) or no change in the expected signal when pedal is actuated
Diagnostic algorithm
- Verify code and freeze frame with a scan tool. Note whether fault is stored as open/short or intermittent.
- Visually inspect the brake pedal switch, bracket, and wiring for physical damage, corrosion, or loose connector.
- With ignition on, backprobe the switch connector and observe live data/voltage while operating the brake pedal. Note the resting and activated values.
- If no signal present, check for fuse(s) and power/ground at the switch connector. Repair any missing power/ground.
- Test continuity between the switch and the receiving module connector with ignition off; repair any open circuits.
- If wiring appears OK but the signal does not change with pedal movement, bench-test or temporarily jumper the switch to confirm downstream module reacts (use correct logic: ground or 12 V).
- Replace the brake pedal switch if it fails the bench/continuity or live-signal tests. Use OEM or equivalent part and ensure correct adjustment.
- Repair any damaged wiring or corroded connectors. Secure harness to prevent future flex failure at pedal pivot.
- Clear codes and retest / road test to confirm the fault does not return and related systems operate normally.
- If the switch and wiring are good but the code returns, suspect module input fault and perform module-level diagnostics or replacement per factory procedures.
Likely causes
- Loose or unplugged connector at the brake pedal switch
- Failed brake pedal switch (most common)
- Open or damaged wire in pedal harness where it flexes
- Corroded connector contacts
- Short to power/ground or intermittent connection
- Module input fault (less common)
Fault status
Status
Brake Pedal Input Open Circuit — the vehicle control module detects no valid signal from the brake pedal switch/sensor (open or interrupted circuit).
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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