Code No.C1280: Motor fail-safe relay (short circuit)










caution If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect diagnosis code may be set. Diagnose the CAN bus lines before the diagnosis codes (Refer to GROUP 54C - CAN Bus Diagnostics Table ).

OPERATION


The ASTC-ECU contains the power supply circuit (terminal 15) for the motor. ACTS-ECU incorporates a monitor to check if power is supplied to the motor for running.

DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITIONS


This code is set when the power supply is normal but the ABS motor relay is ON even if the ABS failsafe relay is turned OFF.

PROBABLE CAUSES


The most likely causes for this diagnosis code to set is:

  • Damaged wiring harness or connector
  • Malfunction of the hydraulic unit assembly (integrated with ASTC-ECU)

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnosis.


Use M.U.T.-III to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 3.
Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54C - CAN Bus Diagnostics Table ). On completion, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Diagnosis code recheck after resetting CAN bus lines.


(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)Erase the diagnosis code.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(5)Check if the diagnosis code is set.
(6)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the diagnosis code No.C1280 set?

Go to Step 3.
The procedure is complete.

STEP 3. Connector check: A-68 ASTC-ECU connector, A-65X ABS motor relay connector and A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector


Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 4.
Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Then go to Step 12.

STEP 4. ABS failsafe relay check


Refer to .

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 5.
Repair it. Then go to Step 12.

STEP 5. ABS motor relay check


Refer to .

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 6.
Repair it. Then go to Step 12.

STEP 6. Voltage measurement at A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector


(1)Disconnect the connector A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector, and measure the voltage at the harness-side connector.
(2)Measure the voltage between the terminal No.2 and the body earth.
OK: System voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 7.
The open circuit may be present in the motor power supply circuit. Repair the wiring harness between the fusible link No.22 and the A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector terminal No.2. Then go to Step 12.

STEP 7. Voltage measurement at A-65X ABS motor relay connector


(1)Disconnect the connector A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector and A-65X ABS motor relay connector, and measure the voltage at the harness-side connector.
(2)Ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3)Measure the voltage between the A-65X ABS motor relay connector terminal No.2 and body earth.
OK: 1 V or less

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 8.
The short circuit may be present in the motor power supply circuit. Repair the wiring harness between the A-65X ABS motor relay connector terminal No.2 and A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector terminal No.4. Then go to Step 12.

STEP 8. Voltage measurement at A-65X ABS motor relay connector


(1)Disconnect the connector A-65X ABS motor relay connector and measure at the harness-side connector.
(2)Disconnect the A-68 ASTC-ECU connector.
(3)Ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(4)Measure the voltage between the A-65X ABS motor relay connector terminal No.4 and body earth.
OK: 1 V or less

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 9.
The short circuit may be present in the motor power supply circuit. Repair the wiring harness between the A-68 ASTC-ECU connector terminal No.15 and A-65X ABS motor relay connector terminal No.4. Then go to Step 12.

STEP 9. Resistance measurement at A-65X ABS motor relay connector


(1)Disconnect the connector A-65X ABS motor relay connector and measure the harness-side connector.
(2)Disconnect the A-68 ASTC-ECU connector.
(3)Measure the resistance between the A-65X ABS motor relay connector terminal No.1 and body earth.
OK: No continuity

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 10.
The short circuit may be present in the circuit. Repair the wiring harness between the A-68 ASTC-ECU connector terminal No.2 and A-65X ABS motor relay connector terminal No.1. Then go to Step 12.

STEP 10. Resistance measurement at A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector


(1)Disconnect the connector A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector and measure the harness-side connector.
(2)Disconnect the A-68 ASTC-ECU connector.
(3)Measure the resistance between the A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector terminal No.1 and body earth.
OK: No continuity

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 11.
The short circuit may be present in the circuit. Repair the wiring harness between the A-68 ASTC-ECU connector terminal No.3 and A-66X ABS failsafe relay connector terminal No.1. Then go to Step 12.

STEP 11. Check whether the diagnosis code is reset.


(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)Erase the diagnosis code.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(5)Check that the ABS warning lamp, Brake warning lamp, ASTC indicator lamp and ASTC OFF indicator lamp goes out when the vehicle is driven at 10km/h or more.
(6)Check if the diagnosis code is set.
(7)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the diagnosis code No.C1280 set?

Replace the hydraulic unit assembly (integrated with ASTC-ECU) (Refer to ). Then go to Step 12.
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

STEP 12. Check whether the diagnosis code is reset.


(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2)Erase the diagnosis code.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(5)Check that the ABS warning lamp, Brake warning lamp, ASTC indicator lamp and ASTC OFF indicator lamp goes out when the vehicle is driven at 10km/h or more.
(6)Check if the diagnosis code is set.
(7)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the diagnosis code No.C1280 set?

Go to Step 1.
This diagnosis is complete.