C1226 (blink 26) on Toyota Corolla E120: SBAL Solenoid Circuit

Short answer: C1226 means “SBAL 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: workshop check order (RM821E): CHECK DTC ONCE MORE.

Code

C1226 · blink 26

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

What to check, in order

1. Workshop check order (RM821E): CHECK DTC ONCE MORE

Related on this car

• All fault codes for this car
• Warning lights
• Where the parts are (parts map)
• Common problems

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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.