B1268 Back-up communication bus failure
What does B1268 mean on a Toyota?
B1268. Back-up communication bus failure. A battery or ground short takes down the back-up bus. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.
Common causes of B1268
- Open or short in the back-up communication bus
- Loose or corroded connector at the back-up communication bus
- Damaged harness on the back-up communication bus
- Failed back-up communication bus
- Low system voltage
How to fix B1268
- Confirm the code and read freeze frame data
- Check battery voltage and the charging system
- Inspect and reseat the back-up communication bus connector
- Test the back-up communication bus for opens and shorts
- Replace the back-up communication bus only after the circuit tests fail