Hi, I have a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser that I have owned for a long time. Recently, the brakes stopped working and the ABS, VSC and brake lights came on. Then I heard a loud continuous beep and the brake pedal went to the floor. It was braking but I had to push really hard on the brake for it to stop. I took it to get diagnosed at Oriely and the gave me the following codes:
C0200, C1241, C1256, C1252, C1253, C1223, C1246, C1249
I am in Houston, TX. So far I have gotten 1 quote to have the whole ABS assembly replaced. The quote was for $2800. They said it was 2K for parts and about 800 for labor.
Any thoughts on Houston area mechanics that might be able do the job more affordably?
gave me the following codes:
C0200, C1241, ...
You should look the codes up and see what they mean.
For example C1241 is " Low Battery Positive Voltage"
If I were you I would take care of that one first since it can cause many other problems as side effects. So get your battery + alternator tested. Check the fuses + connections to the ABS module.
C1249 is "Open in Stop Light Switch Circuit"
which would suggest a wiring problem. All these could be caused by rodent damage to wiring harness, water ingress, etc. etc. it's unusual all these things fail at once.
If all this is Greek to you, just take it to a skilled diagnostician. Don't shotgun parts at it.
Those are communication codes. On a nearly two decade old vehicle there's a pretty good chance the issue is connectors, wiring, or sensors rather than the ABS controller itself. It's also possible for a weak battery and/or alternator to cause communication failures. There are mechanic referrals in the FAQ.
The online repair manual for that vehicle at charm.li has diagnostic code explanations in the link below:
@imperator Ooof, you're right! Dang those senior moments!
@chucktobias senior moments are apparently contagious.. I made the same mistake myself 🤔