ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C1249/49

DTC Code DTC Name
C1249/49 Open in Stop Light Switch Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU inputs the stop light switch signal and detects the brake pedal operation status.

The skid control ECU has an open detection circuit, which outputs this DTC if it detects an open in the stop light input line or ground line of the stop light circuit with the stop light switch off (brake pedal not depressed).

DTC Code INF Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1249/49 231 When IG1 terminal voltage is 9.5 V or more, an open stop light switch circuit continues for 10 seconds or more.

  • Wire harness or connector

  • Stop light switch

  • Brake booster with master cylinder (Skid control ECU)

WIRING DIAGRAM

A005AD2E15

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When replacing the brake booster with master cylinder (skid control ECU), perform initialization and calibration of the linear solenoid valve Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK STOP LIGHT OPERATION


    1. Check that the stop lights come on when the brake pedal is depressed, and go off when the brake pedal is released.

      OK
      Condition Illumination Condition
      Brake pedal depressed ON
      Brake pedal released OFF

    NG

    INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH Click here

    OK

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (STOP LIGHT SWITCH)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Select the Data List on the GTS Click here.

      ABS/VSC/TRC
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Stop Light SW Stop light switch / ON or OFF

      ON: Brake pedal depressed

      OFF: Brake pedal released

      		 -

    4. Check that the stop light switch display observed on the GTS changes according to brake pedal operation.

      OK
      The GTS displays ON or OFF according to brake pedal operation.

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STP TERMINAL) Click here

    OK

  3. RECONFIRM DTC


    1. Turn the power switch off (lock).

    2. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    3. Turn the power switch on (ready).

    4. Depress the brake pedal several times to test the stop light circuit.

    5. Check if the same DTC is recorded Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC (C1249/49) is not output A
      DTC (C1249/49) is output (for LHD) B
      DTC (C1249/49) is output (for RHD) C

      Tech Tips

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step Click here.


    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    B

    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER Click here

    C

    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER Click here

  4. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH


    1. Check the stop light switch Click here.

      OK
      The stop light switch is normal.

    NG

    REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STP TERMINAL)


    1. A005DP7E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Skid Control ECU)

      Reconnect the stop light switch connector.

    2. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connector.

    3. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.

    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A58-33 (STP) - Body ground Stop light switch ON (Brake pedal depressed) 11 to 14 V
      A58-33 (STP) - Body ground Stop light switch OFF (Brake pedal released) Below 1.5 V

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STP CIRCUIT)

    OK

  6. RECONFIRM DTC


    1. Reconnect the skid control ECU connector.

    2. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    3. Turn the power switch on (ready).

    4. Depress the brake pedal several times to test the stop light circuit.

    5. Check if the same DTC is recorded Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC (C1249/49) is not output A
      DTC (C1249/49) is output B

      Tech Tips


      • If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step Click here.

      • If the lighting system is normal but the DTC is still output, replace the brake booster with master cylinder (skid control ECU) (See page for LHD, Click here for RHD).


    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    B

    INSPECT LIGHTING SYSTEM (STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT) Click here

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STP TERMINAL)


    1. A005DP7E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Skid Control ECU)

      Turn the power switch off (lock).

    2. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connector.

    3. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.

    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A58-33 (STP) - Body ground Stop light switch ON (Brake pedal depressed) 11 to 14 V
      A58-33 (STP) - Body ground Stop light switch OFF (Brake pedal released) Below 1.5 V
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK (for LHD) A
      OK (for RHD) B
      NG C

      Tech Tips

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step Click here.


    A

    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER Click here

    B

    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER Click here

    C

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STP CIRCUIT)