Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000152NN
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry HV Prod Date Range: [07/2017 - 10/2020]
Title: PARKING BRAKE: ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM: C13B4; EPB Switch Malfunction; 2018 - 2020 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 10/2020]

DTC

C13B4

EPB Switch Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

When the electric parking brake switch is pulled, a lock request signal is sent from the parking brake ECU (brake actuator assembly) to the parking brake actuator assembly. When the electric parking brake switch is pushed, a release request signal is sent from the parking brake ECU (brake actuator assembly) to the parking brake actuator assembly.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

Note

C13B4

EPB Switch Malfunction

  • Parking brake switch open or short circuit is detected for 1 second or more
  • Parking brake switch stuck malfunction
  • Electric parking brake switch (electric parking brake switch assembly)
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Parking brake ECU (brake actuator assembly)

DTC stored

An electric parking brake system malfunction is displayed on the multi-information display.

DTC Detection Conditions

 

Vehicle Condition

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Diagnosis Condition

-

-

-

Malfunction Status

Parking brake switch open or short circuit is detected

-

Parking brake switch stuck malfunction

-

Detection Time

1 second or more

-

Number of Trips

1 trip

1 trip

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • The electric parking brake may still operate up to 20 seconds after the power switch is turned off. Before disconnecting connectors or fuses, turn the power switch off and wait 20 seconds or more.
  • The parking brake indicator light blinks (red) when the power switch is turned on (IG) after replacing the parking brake ECU (brake actuator assembly). Operate the electric parking brake switch (electric parking brake switch assembly) to turn off the parking brake indicator light (red).

PROCEDURE

1.

INSPECT ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH (ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

(a) Inspect the electric parking brake switch (electric parking brake switch assembly).

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NG

REPLACE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH (ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

OK

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARKING BRAKE ECU (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY) - ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH (ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY))

(a) Disconnect the K37 electric parking brake switch (electric parking brake switch assembly) connector.

(b) Disconnect the A44 parking brake ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A44-14 (SWI1) - K37-9 (SWI1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A44-20 (SWO1) - K37-10 (SWO1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A44-24 (SWI2) - K37-1 (SWI2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A44-22 (SWO2) - K37-2 (SWO2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A44-14 (SWI1) or K37-9 (SWI1) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

A44-20 (SWO1) or K37-10 (SWO1) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

A44-24 (SWI2) or K37-1 (SWI2) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

A44-22 (SWO2) or K37-2 (SWO2) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

3.

CHECK DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Chassis > Electric Parking Brake > Clear DTCs

(b) Turn the power switch off.

(c) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(d) Check for DTCs.

Chassis > Electric Parking Brake > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTCs are output

A

DTCs are not output

B

A

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ECU (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY)

B

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