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Diagnostic reference · C1223

C1223

Lamp Brake Warning Output Circuit Failure

System
Chassis control (C code)
Lamp
ABS Light
Category
Chassis

What it means

C1223 means Lamp Brake Warning Output Circuit Failure.

Check these first

  • A failed red brake warning lamp
  • An open or short in the red brake warning lamp circuit
  • A poor electrical connection at the warning lamp or cluster
  • A failed anti-lock brake system module

What to do next

  1. Command the red brake warning lamp with a scan tool
  2. Inspect the warning lamp and cluster connectors
  3. Test the warning lamp output circuit for open and short faults
  4. Check the instrument panel cluster for faults
  5. Replace the warning lamp or cluster if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.