I’m a newbie to the forum not the Prius (codes C1239 and C1467)

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by KathrynMc, Jan 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM.

  1. KathrynMc

    KathrynMc New Member

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    I don’t know if I’m in the right place so feel free to redirect me. I bought my Prius c new in 2014. I’m at 90k and never replaced the brakes and all my brake lights came on recently. I bought a scan tool and got a code for the rear speed sensor (debris - code C1239 and circuit - code C1467). I plan to change the rear shoes and drum (that could be causing debris), hub and bearing (bc they are sold together and the bearing should be replaced anyway and holds the sensor) and probably the sensor wire bc it’s $30 and I’m afraid a bad wire could short circuit the sensor. I’m hoping someone here can share the respective pages of the service manual so I can access torque specs and other pertinent information. And, of course, any other advice you may be willing to share would be welcome and appreciated. Thank you! - a newbie named Kathryn
     
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    The only advice I think would be worth while for this time of year is to stay warm. As warm as possible. It's never fun getting under the car in the snow, this time of year. And even in a heated garage with knuckle breakin frozen nuts and bolts.
    Make sure you've got a couple cans of WD or PB Blaster and brake cleaner before hand. It's never fun when those cans get empty before the job is done.
     
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    In my experience of replacing Prius hubs where road salt is used, it wasn't the nuts/bolts that were knuckle busters. They came right off. Then the completely unbolted hub just stayed put anyway like it was welded. I used a slide hammer till my arm wire out before it came loose. I'll bring an air hammer to the next fight.

    I've heard of tricks like putting the wheel/tire back on the unbolted hub and letting the jack down, but that'd be a little outside my comfort zone.
     
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    Here is a page or two from the Toyota repair manual for the CH-V model with a C1467 code.
    Toyota CH-R Service Manual - Open in Front Speed Sensor RH (C1330-C1467) - Vehicle Stability Control System

    If it helps you might want to look into getting a 2 day subcription to the Full Toyota Repair manual for your year and model Prius C. There are a lot of instructions and repair procedures that can save you from mis diagnosing what the real issue(s) are with the car and possibly save you from replacing parts that might not be needed.
    The 2 day STANDARD subscription costs $25 and you can find it

    https://techinfo.toyota.com

    I'll look up the C1239 next and see if that shows me anything interesting too.
     
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    Here is a link to an example that shows one of the many possible INF codes that a Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( dtc ) can have and can be extremely helpful when the scan tool being used can add them for you.
    It looks like your DTC C1239 has at least one INF code (possibly more too).
    In this link the DTC and INF are
    C1239/39
    Keep in mind that this link is just an example and not necessarily specific to your model and year.
    It might also give you an idea or two about how to search for issues with your car when they show up
    C1239/39 - Toyota Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Definition, Causes and Diagnosis

    I used the search terms toyota dtc ( error code here ) to find the links I've posted about the error codes above.