Back to 1996 Mazda B3000

1996 MAZDA B3000

3.0L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor469Torque3639Fluid6DTC633Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
C0096moderate severityChassis

Brake Lamp Switch Circuit 2 Malfunction

on 1996 Mazda B3000 3.0L V6 · FWD

What this code means

The secondary or redundant brake lamp switch input to the ABS/stability module is faulty.

Symptoms

  • ABS light on
  • Stability control disabled
  • Cruise control inoperative
  • Brake light inconsistency detected

Common causes

  • Secondary brake switch failure
  • Wiring fault in redundant circuit
  • ABS module input fault
  • Switch adjustment incorrect

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test both brake switch circuits
  2. Compare primary and secondary switch signals
  3. Adjust switch if out of specification
  4. Inspect wiring to ABS module
  5. Check both switch inputs at module connector

Repair notes

Adjust or replace secondary brake lamp switch.

Other Chassis codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →