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Toyota C1201 Code – Traction Control Disabled
Limited
Safe to drive :
Toyota vehicles only
Applies only to :
Not applicable to :
This explanation does NOT apply to non-Toyota vehicles.
Medium
Severity level :
When Does This Code Appear on the Vehicles
Toyota C1201 appears when ABS or traction control warning lights are on.
What This Code means on the Vehicles
On Toyota vehicles, C1201 indicates the ABS system has disabled traction control due to an engine or hybrid fault.
Why This is different from a generic OBD2 Code
Toyota uses this code as a secondary warning, not a primary ABS failure.
Common Situations That Trigger This Code
Engine check light present; Hybrid system faults; Reduced traction control.
What Will NOT Fix This Code
Replacing ABS pump; Replacing wheel speed sensors.
How to Clear This Code on Vehicles
Diagnose and repair engine or hybrid fault first, then clear C1201.
Related Manufacturer Specific Codes
Toyota P0A80; Toyota P0171
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