C1541: EPS: vehicle speed signal sensor/open/short (note ~1)
Short answer: C1541 means “EPS: vehicle speed signal sensor/open/short (note ~1)”. Below is what it means on each of the 2 cars we cover, with a link to the full page for each car.
C1541 on each car
| Car | Meaning on this car | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Passo (1st gen) | EPS: vehicle speed signal sensor/open/short (note ~1) (C1541/41) | high |
| Toyota Corolla (9th gen, E120) | Speed Sensor Malfunction (C1541/41) | high |
Symptoms
- Warning lamp per chart
Likely causes
- EPS: vehicle speed signal sensor/open/short (note ~1)
What to check, in order
- Follow manual
Causes and checks above are the general meaning. The exact test steps and values differ by car: open your car’s page.

