BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (w/o Electric Parking Brake System): C1241; Low Power Supply Voltage Malfunction; 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017

Last Modified: 11-20-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM10000000155UN
Model Year Start: 2018	Model: Camry	Prod Date Range: [06/2017 - 10/2020]
Title: BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (w/o Electric Parking Brake System): C1241; Low Power Supply Voltage Malfunction; 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]

DTC

C1241

Low Power Supply Voltage Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

If a malfunction is detected in the power supply circuit, the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) stores this DTC and the fail-safe function prohibits ABS operation. This DTC is stored when the +BS terminal voltage meets one of the DTC detection conditions due to a malfunction in the power supply or charging circuit such as the battery or alternator circuit, etc. The DTC is cleared when the +BS terminal voltage returns to normal.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area
C1241	Low Power Supply Voltage Malfunction	Any of the following is detected: The vehicle speed is 6 km/h (4 mph) or more and the +BS terminal voltage (soft low voltage) is less than 9.6 V for 1 second or more. The vehicle speed is 6 km/h (4 mph) or more and the +BS terminal voltage (hard low voltage) is less than 6.9 V for 1 second or more. The vehicle speed is 15 km/h (9 mph) or more, the +BS terminal voltage is 9.6 V or more, the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) turns on more than one valve at the same time within a short period of time and the valve relay supply voltage drop exceeds the threshold.* The +BS terminal voltage is less than 6.7 V and the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) judges that power supply voltage is abnormal for 0.06 seconds or more.	ABS NO. 2 fuse Battery Charging system Power source circuit Ground circuit Internal power supply circuit of the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)

*: The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) monitors the resistance of the power source line at the +BS terminal. A malfunction is detected when an abnormality occurs in the +BS terminal wire harness or its connection and the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) determines that the wiring resistance at the +BS terminal exceeds the standard resistance.

DTC Detection Conditions: C1241

		Vehicle Condition
		Pattern 1	Pattern 2	Pattern 3	Pattern 4
Diagnosis Condition	The vehicle speed is 6 km/h (4 mph) or more.	○	○	-	-
	The vehicle speed is 15 km/h (9 mph) or more and the +BS terminal voltage is 9.6 V or more.	-	-	○	-
	The +BS terminal voltage is less than 6.7 V.	-	-	-	○
Malfunction Status	The +BS terminal voltage (soft low voltage) is less than 9.6 V.	○	-	-	-
	The +BS terminal voltage (hard low voltage) is less than 6.9 V.	-	○	-	-
	The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) turns on more than one valve at the same time within a short period of time and the valve relay supply voltage drop exceeds the threshold.*	-	-	○	-
	The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) judges that power supply voltage is abnormal.	-	-	-	○
Detection Time		1 second or more	1 second or more	-	0.06 seconds or more
Number of Trips		1 trip	1 trip	1 trip	1 trip

HINT:

DTC will be output when conditions for either of the patterns in the table above are met.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
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Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK BATTERY

(a) Check the battery voltage.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
Positive (+) terminal - Negative (-) terminal	Ignition switch off	11 to 14 V

CHECK OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM COMPONENT OR BATTERY

2.	CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE TERMINAL)

(a) Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connector.

OK:

The connector is securely connected.

*a	Front view of wire harness connector (to Skid Control ECU (Brake Actuator Assembly))

(b) Disconnect the A33 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

OK:

No deformation or corrosion.

(d) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
A33-25 (+BS) - Body ground	Always	11 to 14 V
A33-28 (IG1) - Body ground	Ignition switch ON	11 to 14 V

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)

3.	CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND1 TERMINAL)

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

*a	Front view of wire harness connector (to Skid Control ECU (Brake Actuator Assembly))

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
A33-38 (GND1) - Body ground	Always	Below 1 Ω

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND1 CIRCUIT)

4.	RECONFIRM DTC

(a) Reconnect the A33 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

(b) Clear the DTCs.

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Clear DTCs

(d) Start the engine.

(e) Perform a road test.

(f) Check if the same DTC is output.

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
C1241 is not output	A
C1241 is output	B

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY