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Toyota Corolla Cross: Engine Control System Malfunction (C1280)

Toyota Corolla Cross (2022-2025) Service Manual / Drivetrain / Gf1a (transfer / 4wd / Awd) / Dynamic Torque Control Awd System / Engine Control System Malfunction (C1280)

DESCRIPTION

When a malfunction has occurred in the SFI system circuit, the 4WD ECU assembly stores DTC C1280.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1280

Engine Control System Malfunction

SFI system malfunction information is received by the ECM for 5 seconds or more.
  • Engine control system
  • 4WD ECU assembly

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM)

(a) Check if the SFI system DTC is output.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

SFI system DTC is not output

A

SFI system DTC is output

B
A

REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY

B

GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

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