Brake Signal: Description and Operation

1998 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) brake switch signal indicates when the brake pedal is applied. The TCC brake switch information is used by the PCM mainly to control the Transaxle torque converter clutch.
RENDER: 1.0x

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