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.
DTC Reproduction Procedure
- PRECONDITIONING
If another "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" was performed just before, turn the power switch OFF and wait for at least and wait for 10 seconds or more, then perform the next test.
Go to 2.
- CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT
- Turn the power switch OFF to ON.CAUTION: Never engage READY state.
- Repeat step 1 for 2 times or more.CAUTION: Be sure to wait for 5 seconds or more after turning the power switch OFF.
- Turn the power switch OFF.
- Close all doors including the back door, and wait outside of vehicle for 5 minutes or more.
- Turn the power switch ON.CAUTION: Never engage READY state.
- Erase self-diagnosis result of "BRAKE".CAUTION: Turn the power switch OFF and wait 5 minutes or more after erase self-diagnosis result.
- Depress brake pedal by 100 mm (3.94 in) or more, and hold the position for 5 seconds or more.
- Release brake pedal.
- Repeat steps 7 to 8 for 3 times.
- Perform "BRAKE" self-diagnosis.
Is DTC "C1A6A" detected?
YES: Proceed to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".
NO: INSPECTION END
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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.