C1310 Toyota active brake booster solenoid fault

Toyota ABS brake booster code C1310

C1310 in short

On Toyota vehicles, C1310 is an active brake booster solenoid code, mostly reported on 2003-2005 Sequoias with C1247 and C1223. Toyota has a skid control computer logic change for some cases, and one dealer replaced a power booster. Have the brakes inspected soon.

Owners quote C1310 as "active booster solenoid" and C1247 as "stroke sensor", usually with C1223 ABS control system malfunction. Toyota bulletin 00606 names C1247 and C1310 with a skid control computer logic change.

One Sequoia dealer replaced the brake power booster in the master cylinder; another quoted an updated skid control ECU for $905.

So a bulletin-backed software fix and a hardware booster fix are both reported.

Pick your make

C1310 is a manufacturer-specific code: its meaning depends on who built the car.

Other makes: meaning not verified. Check with a scan tool that reads manufacturer definitions.

Most likely causes

  1. Skid control computer logic that needs an update

    Supported by vehicle data
    Why it ranks here
    Toyota bulletin 00606 names C1310 and says a skid control computer logic change addresses it. Summary only; your VIN must be checked.
    What would change this
    Rises if a dealer confirms your VIN is covered. Falls if the software is current.
    How to test the brake system control module (abs module)

  2. Brake power booster or booster solenoid

    Supported by vehicle data
    Why it ranks here
    One Sequoia dealer replaced the brake power booster for C1310.
    What would change this
    Rises if the pedal is hard or the booster does not respond in a shop test. Falls if the software update clears it.

What to test first

Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.

  1. Have a shop read all brake codes and ask whether your VIN has a skid control computer update before booster work.

    Best left to a shopTool: scan tool with ABS data

    Warning:The brake booster is part of the brake hydraulics. Leave testing and repair to a qualified shop.

Symptoms

  • Brake and VSC lights on
  • Warning lights with C1223 and C1247
  • Hard brake pedal or red BRAKE light Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.

How to fix

This is a safety-critical system, so we explain the code but don't give repair steps. Have it inspected by a qualified technician.

Parts and cost context

  • Brake system control module (ABS module):Owner quotes range from about $900 for a computer to more for a booster; get a quote.

Labor varies by vehicle and shop; get a quote before you approve a repair.

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On your vehicle

Toyota

  • 2003–2005 · Sequoia

    Supported by vehicle data

    Toyota bulletin 00606 covers C1247 and C1310 with a skid control computer logic change. Only the NHTSA summary was read.

  • 00606Status unverified

    MIL on with C1247 and C1310

    2003–2005sequoia · NHTSA 10019688

    Skid control computer logic change. Summary only.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

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C1310 questions

Does C1310 always need a new brake booster?

No. A Toyota bulletin describes a computer logic change for C1310, so ask about an update first.

Sources and review

  1. Toyota 00606: MIL on with C1247 and C1310, skid control computer logic change (2003-2005 Sequoia) — NHTSA manufacturer communications (flat file, NHTSA ID 10019688)
  2. NHTSA complaint ODI 10310242: 2003 Toyota Sequoia C1310 — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  3. NHTSA complaint ODI 10238812: 2004 Toyota Sequoia C1223, C1247, C1310 — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  4. NHTSA complaint ODI 10498116: 2005 Toyota Sequoia C1223, C1244, C1247, C1310 — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
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