Lexus NX: Brake System Malfunction (C13A9)

DESCRIPTION

The parking brake ECU assembly receives the wheel speed information of each wheel from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) via CAN communication.

This DTC is stored when a malfunction occurs in the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly).

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

Note

C13A9

Brake System Malfunction

Both of following conditions are met:

  • Power switch is on (IG)
  • Malfunction signal is input from skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) for approx. 0.3 sec.
  • Skid control ECU (Brake booster with master cylinder assembly)
  • Parking brake ECU assembly

Yes

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

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When replacing the parking brake ECU assembly, operate the electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly), as the parking brake indicator light (red) blinks when the power switch is first turned on (IG).

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM)

(a) Check for DTC.

Click here

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes
DTC is output

GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM

DTC is not output

2.

CHECK DTC (ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM)

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Click here

Chassis > Electric Parking Brake > Clear DTCs

(b) Turn the power switch off.

(c) Check for DTC.

Click here

Chassis > Electric Parking Brake > Trouble Codes
DTC is output

REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ECU ASSEMBLY

DTC is not output

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

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