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DTC C1242: Open Circuit in IG1/IG2 Power Source Circuit: Procedure

  1. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IG2) 
    1. Disconnect the A8 skid control ECU connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY273810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      STANDARD VOLTAGE

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A8-1 (IG2) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

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

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND1, GND2 AND GND3 TERMINAL) See step   2 

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2012 - ] .
    2. Check if the same DTC is output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2012 - ] .

      HINT: 

      Reinstall the sensors, connectors, etc. and restore the previous vehicle conditions before rechecking for DTCs.

      RESULT

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

    B → See step   4 

    A → See step   5 

  4. REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID. Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [06/2012 - ] 
  5. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2012 - ]