2001 Lexus ES 300FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Abs & Traction Control System DTC

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX

DTC No. Detection Item
C0278/11 Open circuit of ABS & TRAC solenoid relay circuit
C0279/12 Short circuit of ABS & TRAC solenoid relay circuit
C0273/13 Open circuit of ABS & TRAC motor relay circuit
C0274/14 Short circuit of ABS & TRAC motor relay circuit
C0226/21 Open or short circuit of right front solenoid circuit
C0236/22 Open or short circuit of left front solenoid circuit
C0246/23 Open or short circuit of right rear solenoid circuit
C0256/24 Open or short circuit of left rear solenoid circuit
C1225/25 Open or short circuit of SMC1 circuit
C1226/26 Open or short circuit of SMC2 circuit
C1227/27 Open or short circuit of SRC1 circuit
C1228/28 Open or short circuit of SRC2 circuit
C0200/31 Right front wheel speed sensor signal malfunction
C0205/32 Left front wheel speed sensor signal malfunction
C0210/33 Right rear wheel speed sensor signal malfunction
C0215/34 Left rear wheel speed sensor signal malfunction
C1241/41 Low battery positive voltage or abnormally high battery positive voltage
C1223/43 Malfunction in ABS control system
C1224/44 Open or short circuit of NE signal circuit
C1249/49 Open circuit of stop light switch circuit
C1251/51 Pump motor is locked
C1203/53 Malfunction in ECM communication circuit
C1201/61 Malfunction in engine control system
ALWAYS ON Malfunction in ECU
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.