C0279 · blink 12 – Short in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit
- System
- ABS with BA & EBD
- Dashboard light
- ABS warning
- Check-engine blink code
- 12
- Applies to
- All E120 with ABS (BA & EBD)
- Description
- Short in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit
- Detection / symptoms
- Detection: When solenoid relay is turned ON, relay contact is OFF for 0.2 sec. or longer. Immediately after IG1 is turned ON, when solenoid relay is turned OFF, relay contact is ON for 0.2 sec. or longer.
- Possible causes
- ABS solenoid relay; ABS solenoid relay circuit
- What to check
- Workshop check order (RM821E): INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR (+BS TERMINAL VOLTAGE) -> CHECK DTC ONCE MORE -> INSPECT CONTACT CONDITION -> INSPECT FUSES (ABS No. 1 FUSE)
- Confidence
- high (official Toyota RM821E)
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