Fault Code C1253 ABS Pump motor Relay

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Cinderblock, Apr 6, 2026 at 8:43 AM.

  1. Cinderblock

    Cinderblock Junior Member

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    2012 Prius c
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    i-Tech
    Hello Folks,
    Ive been having the same issue over and over again with the abs pump turning off and throwing a C1253 code for the pump motor relay. Ive been driving the car for the past 5000km while turning the abs back on by jiggling or reconnecting the skid motor connector on top of the abs pump because that's whats telling the pump to shut off.

    the abs pump works fine it holds the pressure. But i believe its an electrical or fuse issue with the relay. so ive replaced the abs fuses Abs No. 1 and 2, and also The ABS MSTR no.2 (but not no.1 - still tryna find one cause its a 3 in 1 fuse hard to find)

    any help is much appreciated :) IMG_7744.jpeg IMG_7347.jpeg IMG_7345.jpeg IMG_7346.jpeg