Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Geo Prizm Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Anti-Lock Brake System DTCS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DTCS
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| C1214 | ABS Relay Contact Circuit Open |
| C1215 | ABS Relay Contact Circuit Always Active |
| C1216 | ABS Relay Coil Circuit Open |
| C1217 | ABS Relay Coil Shorted To Ground |
| C1218 | ABS Relay Coil Shorted To Power |
| C1221 | LF WSS Input Signal = 0 |
| C1222 | RF WSS Input Signal = 0 |
| C1223 | LR WSS Input Signal = 0 |
| C1224 | RR WSS Input Signal = 0 |
| C1225 | LF Excessive WSS Variation |
| C1226 | RF Excessive WSS Variation |
| C1227 | LR Excessive WSS Variation |
| C1228 | RR Excessive WSS Variation |
| C1232 | LF WSS Circuit Open Or Shorted |
| C1233 | RF WSS Circuit Open Or Shorted |
| C1234 | LR WSS Circuit Open Or Shorted |
| C1235 | RR WSS Circuit Open Or Shorted |
| C1236 | Low System Voltage |
| C1237 | High System Voltage |
| C1238 | LF ESB Will Not Hold Motor |
| C1241 | RF ESB Will Not Hold Motor |
| C1242 | Rear ESB Will Not Hold Motor |
| C1244 | LF ABS Channel Will Not Move |
| C1245 | RF ABS Channel Will Not Move |
| C1246 | Rear ABS Channel Will Not Move |
| C1247 | Left Front Abs Motor Free Spins |
| C1248 | Right Front Abs Motor Free Spins |
| C1251 | Rear ABS Motor Free Spins |
| C1255 | EBCM Internal Malfunction |
| C1256 | LF ABS Motor Circuit Open |
| C1257 | LF ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground |
| C1258 | LF ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Power |
| C1261 | RF ABS Motor Circuit Open |
| C1262 | RF ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground |
| C1263 | RF ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Power |
| C1264 | Rear ABS Motor Circuit Open |
| C1265 | Rear ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground |
| C1266 | Rear ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Power |
| C1276 | LF Solenoid Circuit Open Or Shorted To Ground |
| C1277 | LF Solenoid Circuit Shorted To Power |
| C1278 | RF Solenoid Circuit Open Or Shorted To Ground |
| C1281 | RF Solenoid Circuit Shorted To Power |
| C1282 | Calibration Malfunction |
| C1286 | EBCM Turned On Red BRAKE Warning Indicator |
| C1287 | Red BRAKE Warning Indicator Circuit Fault |
| C1291 | Open Brakelight Switch Circuit During Deceleration |
| C1292 | Open Brakelight Switch Circuit When ABS Was Required |
| C1293 | DTC C1291 Or C1292 Set In Current Or Previous Ignition Cycle |
| C1294 | Brakelight Switch Circuit Always Active |
| C1295 | Brakelight Switch Circuit Open |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.