Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Lost Communication with ECM (C1437)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) receives signals from the ECM via the CAN communication system.
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DTC No. |
Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C1437 |
Lost Communication with ECM |
When voltage at terminal +BS is 10 to 17.4 V and vehicle speed is 15 km/h (9 mph) or more, data cannot be sent to ECM continuously for 2 seconds or more. |
|
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform zero point
calibration and store system information (See page
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PROCEDURE
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1. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MOMENTARY INTERRUPTION) |
(a) Using the Techstream, check for any momentary interruption in the wire harness
and connector corresponding to the DTC (See page
).
|
Tester Display |
Measurement Item |
Range |
Normal Condition |
Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EFI Communication Open |
EFI communication open detection |
Normal or Error |
Normal |
Error: Momentary interruption |
|
EFI Communication Invalid |
ECM communication invalid detection |
Normal or Error |
Normal |
Error: Invalid |
HINT:
Perform the above inspection before removing the sensor and connector.
OK:
Normal (There are no momentary interruptions.)
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CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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2. |
RECONFIRM DTC |
(a) Clear the DTCs (See page
).
(b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Start the engine.
(d) Drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 10 seconds or more.
(e) Check that no CAN communication system DTC is output (See page
).
(f) Check if the same DTC is recorded (See page
).
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
DTC C1437 is not output |
A |
|
DTC C1437 is output |
B |
|
CAN communication system DTC is output |
C |
| A | |
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
| B | |
REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY |
| C | |
CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
Yaw Rate Sensor Malfunction (C1436)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) receives signals from the yaw
rate and acceleration sensor (airbag sensor assembly) via the CAN communication
system.
The airbag sensor ...
Steering Angle Sensor Initialization Incomplete (C1439,C1445)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) acquires steering angle sensor
zero point every time the ignition switch is turned ON and the vehicle is driven
at 35 km/h (22 mph) or m ...
Other materials:
Freeze Frame Data
FREEZE FRAME DATA
DESCRIPTION
(a) Whenever a lane departure alert system is stored, the forward recognition
camera stores the current vehicle state (ECU and sensor information) as Freeze Frame
Data.
CHECK FREEZE FRAME DATA
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. NAVIGATION SYSTEM OUTLINE
(a) Vehicle position tracking methods
It is essential that the navigation system correctly tracks the current vehicle
position and displays it on the map. There are 2 methods to track the current vehicle
position: autonomous (dead reckoning) and ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NOTICE:
When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), sensor, etc.,
turn the ignition switch off.
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the s ...
