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Traction Control light C1446

Started by jtoddk98, January 03, 2015, 04:39:02 PM

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jtoddk98

January 03, 2015, 04:39:02 PM
Hey, recently my brake lights have been staying on and I have to put my foot behind the break pedal and pull it back up to turn them off. Now I have a C1446 code. What does this mean? Going to dealer Monday for my 50k mile service.


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2011 Taurus SHO Performance Package. EBC Stage 4 Brakes. Blacked out chrome. #130 of 602 in Ingot Silver

SHOdded

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January 03, 2015, 04:54:20 PM Last Edit: January 03, 2015, 05:08:49 PM by SHOdded
Sounds like a bad brake pedal spring or BOO switch.  Should be an easy fix at the dealer.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/brakes/brake-repair/brake-light-wiring5.htm

Click on the illustration on this page to see the various componentry here:
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/PartDetail.aspx?n=PwR38wpT5DyYKxQ60RCwtg%3d%3d&id=299349981&m=2&search=true&year=2012&make=Ford&model=Taurus
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BiGMaC

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January 03, 2015, 04:55:36 PM Last Edit: January 03, 2015, 04:59:24 PM by BiGMaC
Quote from: jtoddk98 on January 03, 2015, 04:39:02 PM
Hey, recently my brake lights have been staying on and I have to put my foot behind the break pedal and pull it back up to turn them off. Now I have a C1446 code. What does this mean? Going to dealer Monday for my 50k mile service.


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It is DTC from the brake light switch... Either malfunction or open to ground, maybe due to pedal spring or bushing as Manu suggests.

http://www.aboutautomobile.com/DTC/C1446

http://www.dtcdecode.com/C1446/Ford

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

jtoddk98

#3
January 04, 2015, 12:20:25 AM
Alright thanks! They also have to fix the leaking sunroof lol.


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2011 Taurus SHO Performance Package. EBC Stage 4 Brakes. Blacked out chrome. #130 of 602 in Ingot Silver

SHOdded

#4
January 04, 2015, 07:37:07 AM
Clogged sunroof drain or actual leaking sunroof seal?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

jtoddk98

#5
January 04, 2015, 04:02:35 PM
The seal is dried out. The Florida sun hasn't been nice to it


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2011 Taurus SHO Performance Package. EBC Stage 4 Brakes. Blacked out chrome. #130 of 602 in Ingot Silver

SHOdded

#6
January 04, 2015, 04:48:00 PM
Can you find out if they have a "maintenance" lubrication routine for it, as with door & window weatherstripping?  TIA!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

peppelepugh

#7
January 05, 2015, 11:29:39 AM
I just had this happen to me about a week or 2 ago. I'm still fishing around for the switch/part number for the brake pedal. (Haven't had too much time to go fishing on this matter yet)
2011 Kona Blue SHO non-PP: MDesign Carbon Fiber CAI, All interior lights LEDs, LED Puddles, and LED Reverse.

EBC Stage 4 Brake kit, 170* T-stat, 3-Bar MAP, NGK Plugs, PPE Catless-DPs and Tune by Torrie!

jtoddk98

#8
January 06, 2015, 11:41:59 PM

Quote from: SHOdded on January 04, 2015, 04:48:00 PM
Can you find out if they have a "maintenance" lubrication routine for it, as with door & window weatherstripping?  TIA!
my service advisor just said to maintain it just like you would with other weatherstripping on the car. They also put a new brake booster in my car. I mentioned that the pedal felt spongy and they found an internal tear in the diaphragm or something. I'll take a look at the paperwork in the morning and get the part number for the brake lamp switch.


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2011 Taurus SHO Performance Package. EBC Stage 4 Brakes. Blacked out chrome. #130 of 602 in Ingot Silver

SHOdded

#9
January 08, 2015, 12:56:14 AM
Why a brake pedal may feel weak/spongy after an ABS-triggering event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r46_unyYk8

Lesson:  Have the HCU checked and bled if necessary.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!
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