C1249 on Toyota Vitz (SCP10): Stop lamp switch circuit

Short answer: C1249 means “Stop lamp switch circuit”. 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

C1249

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. Stop lamp switch
2. Wiring

What to check, in order

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

Related on this car

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

Same code on other cars

• C1249 · Toyota Corolla (9th gen, E120)
• C1249 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.