P0719moderate severityPowertrain
Torque Converter/Brake Switch B Circuit Low
on 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo · AWD
What this code means
The brake switch signal to the transmission controller is reading low. This switch tells the system when the brakes are applied for torque converter and cruise operation.
Symptoms
- Torque converter won't unlock
- Cruise control won't disengage
- Harsh coast-down behavior
Common causes
- Faulty brake switch
- Short to ground in wiring
- Corroded connector
- Faulty TCM
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for codes and freeze frame
- Check brake switch operation with scan tool
- Inspect wiring for short to ground
- Replace brake switch if faulty
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