Kia C1513: Brake Light Switch Implausible

Is your scanner showing Kia C1513?
No worries. We'll show you what it means and how to deal with it.

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Kia C1513: Brake Light Switch Implausible

OVERVIEW

Severity

Medium

DIY Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Repair Cost

$60-$250

Can I Still Drive?

Yes (Short-term only)

What Does The Kia C1513 Code Mean?

This code is set if the BLS is continuously active for more than 6 minutes when driving faster than 20 kph. This code is set if no signal change from inactive to active brake light switch was detected after three cycles of acceleration up to a vehicle speed higher than 40 kph and deceleration down to a vehicle speed lower than 3 kph.