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DTC C13A9: Brake System Malfunction [11/2018 - 02/2019]: Description

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The parking brake ECU assembly receives the wheel speed information of each wheel from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) via CAN communication.

This DTC is stored when a malfunction occurs in the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly).

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Memory Note
C13A9 Brake System Malfunction One of the following conditions is met:
  1. When the power switch is on (IG), all speed sensor malfunction signals input from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) continue for approximately 0.3 seconds or more.
  2. When the power switch is on (IG), brake system malfunction signal input from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) continues for approximately 0.3 seconds or more.
  3. When the parking brake is not operating while driving and the power switch is on (IG), an operating signal is input from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) for approximately 0.3 seconds or more when the parking brake ECU assembly is not outputting an operation request signal.
  • Skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly)
  • Parking brake ECU assembly
Yes An electric parking brake system malfunction is displayed on the multi-information display.
DTC DETECTION CONDITION COMBINATION TABLE: C13A9

  Vehicle Condition
Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3
Diagnosis Condition Power switch on (IG) ◦ ◦ -
When the parking brake is not operating while driving and the power switch is on (IG) - - ◦
Malfunction Status All speed sensor malfunction signals input from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) ◦ - -
Brake system malfunction signal input from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) - ◦ -
An operating signal is input from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) when the parking brake ECU assembly is not outputting an operation request signal - - ◦
Detection Time Approximately 0.3 seconds Approximately 0.3 seconds Approximately 0.3 seconds
Trip Count 1 trip 1 trip 1 trip

HINT: 

If the conditions match either of these patterns, a DTC will be output.