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DTC C13A1: Short circuit in Power source circuit [02/2019 - 12/2021]: Description

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C13A1 is stored if the power supply relay in the parking brake ECU assembly has a short circuit.

C13A1 is stored if the ignition switch is off and a voltage of 2.5 V or higher is applied to the IG terminal and an electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly) malfunction or wire harness malfunction between the switch and ECU occurs.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Memory Note
C13A1 Short circuit in Power source circuit Both of following conditions are met:
  1. Ignition switch ON or electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly) pulled to lock side with ignition switch off.
  2. Parking brake ECU assembly power source relay is shorted for approximately 60 seconds.
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly)
  • Parking brake ECU assembly
Yes An electric parking brake system malfunction is displayed on the multi-information display.
DTC DETECTION CONDITION COMBINATION TABLE: C13A1

  Vehicle Condition
Pattern 1 Pattern 2
Diagnosis Condition Electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly) is operated to lock side with ignition switch off ◦ -
Ignition switch ON - ◦
Malfunction Status Short in parking brake ECU assembly internal power source relay ◦ ◦
Detection Time Approximately 60 seconds Approximately 60 seconds
Trip Count 1 trip 1 trip

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