Service News
Copyright By Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Printed 19/12/2008


Alfa MiTo


T.T.
10
13.08
1056 1 961 RA BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH
Misfunction - error C1215 - brake switch - Service Solution


FAULT COMPLAINED OF

Permanent appearance of - error C1215 - ESP warning light and appearance of message: Hill Holder not available and/or ESP not available.

The Examiner diagnosis shows error C1215 - brake switch.

TECHNICAL CAUSE

Incorrect mounting and/or misfunctioning of the brake pedal switch.

OPERATIONS IN NETWORK

Network behaviour standards towards the Customer

-After the problem has been reported and confirmed reassure the customer that it will be resolved by a thorough diagnosis, resetting the correct installment of the component, replacing it if necessary.-After the intervention show the customer what has been done and make sure they are satisfied.

Service Solution

In case of a reported problem from the Customer, check the functioning of the switch on the brake pedal and be sure that it is mounted correctly as shown in the following Operating Cycle.

OPERATION CYCLE

Detach the brake pedal switch. Referring to Op. 1056B28 (for vehicles with a petrol engine) or 1060G38 (for vehicles with a diesel engine) as present in the Service Manual.

If necessary replace the switch with a new component no. 50512681 recieved from Spare Parts.

Reposition the switch, being sure of the correct mounting: the interruptor should turn in its anchoring until full-lock is reached (a click is heard and the switch cannot turn any further).

If this situation does not arise the positioning will be unstable and will lead to malfunctioning (late light-up of STOP lights and/or failure messages in the VDC system).

For easy reference turn to Installment and Reinstallment Procedures of the brake pedal switch (op. 1056B28 or 1060G38).

-Detach the underside of the dashboard (referring to Op. 7040A24 in the Service Manual)-Detach the lower air diffusor (referring to Op. 5010C55 in the Service Manual).

Then proceed to detach the switch:

-Disengage the brake pedal from the pedal support by turning it 45° towards the clutch pedal, as shown in the diagram.

Fig. 1



    -Disconnect the electric connection (1a) and remove the brake pedal switch (1b).

    Fig. 2



      Then proceed to reattach the switch:

      The reattachment of the switch should be carried out with the brake pedal at rest to avoid collapsing the push rods.

      -Lock the brake pedal in a position of rest (1a) using the appropriate support.

      Fig. 3



        -Connect the electric connection and put the brake pedal switch back into its position in its housing turning it 45° towards the accelerator pedal, as shown in the diagram.

        The switch should turn in its own anchoring until full lock is reached (a click will be heard and the switch will not turn any further).

        Fig. 4



          Remove the brake pedal locking support and test the functioning of the stop lights.

          -Reattach the lower air diffusor (referring to Op. 5010C55 in the Service Manual)-Reattach the lower covering of the dashboard (ref. Op. 7040A24 of the Service Manual)

          AVALABILITY OF PARTS

           

          Version

          		 

          Description

          		 

          Part No.

          		 

          Qty

           

          All versions in question

          		 

          Brake pedal switch

          		 

          50512681

          		 

          1

          CLAIM REPORT DATA

           

          Version

          		 

          Operation

          		 

          Piece

          		 

          Fault

          		 

          Position

          		 

          Time allowance

           

          All versions in question with a petrol engine

          		 

          1056916

          		 

          1

          		 

          RA

          		 

          -

          		 

          0.40

           

          All versions in question with a Diesel engine

          		 

          1060185

          		 

          1

          		 

          RA

          		 

          -

          		 

          0.40