C1249 (blink 49) on Toyota Corolla E120: Stop Light Switch Circuit

Short answer: C1249 means “Stop Light Switch 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 STOP LIGHT SWITCH OPERATION -> INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR (STP TERMINAL VOLTAGE) -> INSPECT HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY − STOP.

Code

C1249 · blink 49

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. With IG1 terminal voltage at 10V − 16V, ABS not controlling stop light switch circuit is open for 1.0 sec. or longer.

Likely causes

1. Stop light switch; Stop light switch circuit

What to check, in order

1. Workshop check order (RM821E): INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH OPERATION -> INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR (STP TERMINAL VOLTAGE) -> INSPECT HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY − STOP

Related on this car

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Same code on other cars

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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.