DTC C1016: Brake Light Switch Circuit Failure: Troubleshooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

C1016: SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE CHART

Step	Action	YES	NO
1	Was "ABS Check" performed?	Go to Step 2.	Go to ABS CHECK .
2	Brake light operation check Turn ignition switch to ON position and depress brake pedal. Does brake light turn ON?	Go to Step 3.	Repair brake light switch, brake light and/or brake light circuit and recheck.
3	Brake light switch signal circuit check Disconnect ABS hydraulic unit/control module and brake light switch connector with ignition switch turned OFF. Check for proper connection to "E08-6" terminal of ABS hydraulic unit/control module and "GRN/WHT" wire terminal of brake light switch. If OK then measurer resistance between terminal of "E08-6" and "GRN/WHT" wire terminal of brake light switch connector. Is it less than 2 Ω?	Substitute a known-good ABS hydraulic unit/control module and recheck.	"GRN/WHT" wire open or high resistance.