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P0504:00Brake switch system: Circuit malfunction
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MAZDA
Some vehicles may exhibit check engine light turns on with DTC P0504:00 [PCM] (Brake switch circuit problem) stored in memory. This may be caused by the PCM incorrectly reading the brake switch input. To eliminate this concern, the control software of the PCM has been modified.
MAZDA
Some vehicles may exhibit check engine light turns on with DTC P0504:00 [PCM] (Brake switch circuit problem) stored in memory. This may be caused by the PCM incorrectly reading the brake switch input. To eliminate this concern, the control software of the PCM has been modified.
MAZDA
Some customers may experience a "Push Button Start Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected" warning message and the following DTC(s) may be stored. C0040:24 - Brake switch (No.1 signal) circuit malfunction P0504:00 - Brake switch system: Circuit malfunction
FORD
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park (P). Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C0040 and/or P0504 may also be present. Reference TSB 22-2044 to make sure that no water or corrosion is present in the battery junction box (BJB). If Pinpoint Test A: Brake Shift Interloc…
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46A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | ECOSPORT ↗ | 2021 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2021 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2020 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2022 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2021 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2020 |
| Ford | F-350 SD ↗ | 2022 |
| Ford | F-350 SD ↗ | 2021 |
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