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DTC C1256-09: Accumulator Low Pressure Abnormality Component Failure [10/2021 - 11/2023]: Description

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The accumulator pressure sensor is built into the brake booster with master cylinder assembly and detects the accumulator pressure.

The No. 1 skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) turns on the brake system warning light (red indicator) and brake system warning light (yellow indicator), and sounds the meter buzzer if it senses a decrease in the accumulator pressure.

DTC C1256-09 may be stored if the accumulator pressure drops due to frequent braking (this is not a malfunction).

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Note
C1256-09 Accumulator Low Pressure Abnormality Component Failure When the vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, the accumulator pressure is excessively low.
(DTCs will be stored and the buzzer will sound when the above condition is met.)
  • Accumulator pressure dropped due to frequent brake pedal operation (not a malfunction)
  • Pump motor malfunction
  • Accumulator deterioration
  • Accumulator pressure sensor (brake booster with master cylinder assembly)
  • Supply voltage reduced
  • Brake booster with accumulator pump assembly
  • No. 1 skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly)
Comes on
  • SAE Code: C1256
  • Output ECU: No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)