C0279 on Toyota Vitz (SCP10): ABS solenoid relay circuit (short)

Short answer: C0279 means “ABS solenoid relay circuit (short)”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the ABS system and turns on the ABS warning light. First check: check fuses and connectors.

Code

C0279

System

ABS

Dashboard light

ABS warning light

Also sold as

Toyota Yaris, Toyota Echo (XP10)

Applies to

ABS-equipped cars

Confidence

medium (Toyota Echo 1999–2002 factory diagnostics, same XP10 platform; not confirmed on JDM 1SZ-FE)

Source

carmanualsclub.com

Likely causes

1. Wiring and connector
2. ABS actuator / relay
3. ABS ECU

What to check, in order

1. Check fuses and connectors
2. Check the parts listed, in order

Related on this car

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• Where the parts are (parts map)
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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.