C1281

BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (for ADVICS Made): C1246/46,C1281/81: Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor Malfunction
C1281/81 - Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor Output Malfunction (Test Mode DTC)

DESCRIPTION

Master cylinder pressure sensor is connected to the skid control ECU in the brake actuator assembly.

DTC C1281/81 can be cleared when the master cylinder pressure sensor sends a master cylinder pressure signal or the Test Mode ends. DTC C1281/81 is output only in the Test Mode.









INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
When replacing the brake actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration Programming and Relearning.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK STOP LIGHT OPERATION

(a) Check that the stop light comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, and goes off when the brake pedal is released.

OK:





NG -- INSPECT STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT
OK -- Continue to next step.

2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Start the engine.

(c) Select the Data List mode on the Techstream.

ABS / VSC / TRAC





(d) Check that the brake fluid pressure value of the master cylinder pressure sensor observed on the Techstream changes when the brake pedal is depressed.

OK:

When the pedal is depressed, voltage displayed on the Techstream increases.

NG -- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
OK -- Continue to next step.

3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STOP LIGHT SWITCH)

(a) Select the Data List mode on the Techstream.

ABS / VSC / TRAC





(b) Check that the stop light condition observed on the Techstream changes when the brake pedal is depressed.

OK:

When the brake pedal is depressed, the Techstream displays "ON".

NG -- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
OK -- Continue to next step.

4. RECONFIRM DTC

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

(b) Clear the DTC Vehicle Stability Control System (for ADVICS Made).

(c) Start the engine.

(d) At a speed of 18 mph (30 km/h) or more, drive the vehicle and perform braking test (decelerate the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal).

(e) Check if the same DTC is recorded Vehicle Stability Control System (for ADVICS Made).

Result:





B -- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

A -- USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK