DTC C1128:2A [ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE]


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Description

Electric parking brake switch circuit malfunction

Detection condition
•  Electric parking brake control module detects the operation or release of the electric parking brake switch for a continuous 30 s while the vehicle is stopped.
Fail-safe
•  The electric parking brake control module operates the electric parking brake under any of the following conditions while the vehicle is stopped.
?  Ignition is switched ON (engine off or on) and selector lever is in P or N position
?  Ignition is switched ON (engine off or on) and driver's door is open from closed condition
?  Ignition is switched off and brake pedal is depressed
?  Ignition is switched off and driver's door is open
Possible cause
Caution
•  When the electric parking brake switch is continuously pulled up/pressed down for a long period, DTCs may be detected. Therefore, always verify that DTCs being detected are due to how the customer has operated the switch.
•  Electric parking brake switch malfunction
?  Electric parking brake switch is mechanically stuck
•  Electric parking brake control module malfunction
System wiring diagram
Not applicable

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Action

1
ASK CUSTOMER IF ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH HAS BEEN PULLED UP/PRESSED DOWN CONTINUOUSLY FOR 30 S OR MORE
•  Ask the customer if the electric parking brake switch has been pulled up/pressed down continuously for 30 s or more.
•  Has the electric parking brake switch been pulled up/pressed down continuously for 30 s or more?
Yes
System is normal. (Explain to the customer that it is not necessary to continuously pull up/press down the electric parking brake switch to operate/release the electric parking brake system.)
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
•  Visually verify the electric parking brake switch for the following.
?  Interference with surrounding parts
?  Foreign matter penetration in movable parts
•  Is the electric parking brake switch normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Interference with surrounding parts:
•  Install the electric parking brake switch correctly.
?  If the malfunction recurs, replace the electric parking brake switch.
•  Go to the next step.
Foreign matter has penetrated movable parts:
•  Remove the foreign matter, then go to the next step.
3
VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
•  Clear the DTC for the electric parking brake control module using the M-MDS.
•  Perform the following procedure 3 times or more.
?  Pull up the electric parking brake switch to operate the electric parking brake.
?  Press down the electric parking brake switch to release the electric parking brake.
•  Retrieve the electric parking brake control module DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Is the same DTC displayed?
Yes
Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the electric parking brake control module.
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED
•  Are any other DTCs displayed?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.