This DTC occurs when the internal self-checking safety logic has determined that the stoplamp/BTSI switch is continuously on. The TCS cannot be activated when the stoplamp/BTSI switch is on.
The DTC sets if the following occur:
| • | The vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 mph). | 
| • | The brake was never off during 2 consecutive drive cycles. | 
| • | A malfunction DTC is stored. | 
| • | The TCS is disabled. | 
| • | The TRACTION CONTROL indicator is turned ON. | 
| • | The ABS remains functional. | 
| • | The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used scan tool Clear DTCs function. | 
| • | The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used the On-Board Clear DTCs function. | 
| • | The EBTCM does not detect the DTC in 50 drive cycles. | 
| • | It is very important that a thorough inspection of the wiring and connectors be performed. Failure to carefully and fully inspect wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with reappearance of the malfunction. | 
| • | An intermittent malfunction can be caused by poor connections, broken insulation, or a wire that is broken inside the insulation. | 
| • | If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems. | 
| • | This condition may be cause by the following: | 
| - | A short to voltage in the stoplamp/BTSI switch circuit. | 
| - | A misadjusted or shorted stoplamp/BTSI switch. | 
| - | A pedal that is binding. | 
Step  | Action  | Value(s)  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
1  | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | Go to Diagnostic System Check  | 
2  | Observe the rear brake lamps. Are the brake lamps off?  | --  | Go to Step 4  | Go to Step 3  | 
3  | Disconnect the stoplamp/BTSI switch connector C1. Are the brake lamps still on?  | --  | Go to Step 6  | Go to Step 7  | 
4  | 
 Is the voltage greater than the specified value?  | 1 V  | Go to Step 6  | Go to Step 5  | 
5  | 
 Was DTC C1294 set in the last three drive cycles?  | --  | Go to Step 8  | Go to Diagnostic System Check  | 
6  | Repair short to voltage in CKT 17. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?  | --  | Go to Diagnostic System Check  | --  | 
7  | Adjust or repair the stoplamp/BTSI switch as necessary. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement or Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment in Hydraulic Brakes. Did you complete the repair?  | --  | Go to Diagnostic System Check  | --  | 
8  | Replace the EBTCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the repair?  | --  | Go to Diagnostic System Check  | --  |