B1280

DTC Troubleshooting: B1280

DTC B1280:

Turn Signal Switch Circuit Malfunction

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then the ON mode.

3. Operate the turn signal switch in the left and the right positions, and wait for at least 6 seconds.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1280 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

5. Select LIGHTING from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, then enter the DATA LIST.

6. Check each turn signal switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

When the turn signal switch is in left position





When the turn signal switch is in right position





Are all data list values correct?

YES -

Faulty driver's MICU; replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Drivers Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box (Drivers MICU) Removal and Installation.

NO -

Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

8. Disconnect the combination light switch 12P connector.

9. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P).

10. Check for continuity between body ground and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals No. 13 and No. 14 individually.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to ground in the wire(s).

NO -

Go to step 11.

11. Check for continuity between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals No. 13 and No. 14.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short between the wires.

NO -

Replace the combination light switch Service and Repair.