C0226 (blink 21) on Toyota Corolla E120: SFR Solenoid Circuit

Short answer: C0226 means “SFR Solenoid Circuit”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the ABS with BA & EBD system and turns on the ABS warning. First check: each solenoid valve circuit; Brake actuator.

Code

C0226 · blink 21

System

ABS with BA & EBD

Dashboard light

ABS warning

Applies to

All E120 with ABS (BA & EBD)

Confidence

high (official Toyota RM821E)

Source

toyotamanuals.gitlab.io

Symptoms and when it is set

1. Detection of any condition in 1. and 2.: 1. With IG1 terminal voltage at 10V − 16V, solenoid circuit is open or short circuit for 0.05 sec. or longer. 2. With IG1 terminal voltage at 10V − 16V, during ABS con- trol solenoid relay contact is OFF for 0.05 sec. or longer.

Likely causes

1. Each solenoid valve circuit; Brake actuator

Related on this car

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• Where the parts are (parts map)
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Same code on other cars

• C0226 · Toyota Passo (1st gen)
• C0226 · Toyota Vitz (1st gen)
• C0226 on all cars compared

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Clearing the code does not fix the fault. If it comes back, the problem is still there. For brakes, airbags and steering, see a trained mechanic.