C0279 (blink 12) on Toyota Corolla E120: Short in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit

Short answer: C0279 means “Short in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the ABS with BA & EBD system and turns on the ABS warning. First 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).

Code

C0279 · blink 12

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. 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.

Likely causes

1. ABS solenoid relay; ABS solenoid relay circuit

What to check, in order

1. 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)

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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.