LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-SENSOR SYSTEM(w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System), Diagnostic DTC:C1AEC

DTC Code DTC Name
C1AEC Front Sensor Communication Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when there is an open or short circuit in the communication line between the front sensors and the ECU, or when there is a malfunction in a front sensor.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1AEC Front Sensor Communication Malfunction An open or short circuit in the communication line between the front sensors and ECU or a malfunction in a front sensor during initialization mode after the engine switch is turned on (IG).
  • Front ultrasonic sensor circuit

  • Harness or connector

  • Clearance warning ECU assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

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PROCEDURE


  1. INITIALIZE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR AND NO. 2 ULTRASONIC SENSOR


    1. Initialize the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front right center and front left center sensor) and No. 2 ultrasonic sensor (front left sensor and front right sensor).

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      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (C1AEC)


    1. Check for DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
    2. Clear the DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Clear DTCs
    3. Recheck for DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1AEC is output A
      No DTCs are output B

    B
    A
  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY - FRONT LEFT SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the J38 clearance warning ECU assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the B1 No. 2 ultrasonic sensor connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J38-4 (BOF) - B1-4 (BI) Always Below 1 Ω
      J38-8 (SOF) - B1-5 (SI) Always Below 1 Ω
      J38-6 (E5) - B1-6 (EI) Always Below 1 Ω
      J38-4 (BOF) or B1-4 (BI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J38-8 (SOF) or B1-5 (SI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J38-6 (E5) or B1-6 (EI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT LEFT SENSOR - FRONT LEFT CENTER SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the B2*1 or B5*2 No. 1 ultrasonic sensor connector.


      • *1: for Sport Package

      • *2: except Sport Package

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B1-1 (BO) - B2-4 (BI)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      B1-2 (SO) - B2-5 (SI)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      B1-3 (EO) - B2-6 (EI)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      B1-1 (BO) - B5-4 (BI)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      B1-2 (SO) - B5-5 (SI)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      B1-3 (EO) - B5-6 (EI)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      B1-1 (BO) or B2-4 (BI) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B1-2 (SO) or B2-5 (SI) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B1-3 (EO) or B2-6 (EI) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B1-1 (BO) or B5-4 (BI) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B1-2 (SO) or B5-5 (SI) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B1-3 (EO) or B5-6 (EI) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher

      • *1: for Sport Package

      • *2: except Sport Package

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT LEFT CENTER SENSOR - FRONT RIGHT CENTER SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the B3*1 or B6*2 No. 1 ultrasonic sensor connector.


      • *1: for Sport Package

      • *2: except Sport Package

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B2-1 (BO) - B3-4 (BI)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      B2-2 (SO) - B3-5 (SI)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      B2-3 (EO) - B3-6 (EI)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      B5-1 (BO) - B6-4 (BI)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      B5-2 (SO) - B6-5 (SI)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      B5-3 (EO) - B6-6 (EI)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      B2-1 (BO) or B3-4 (BI) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B2-2 (SO) or B3-5 (SI) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B2-3 (EO) or B3-6 (EI) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B5-1 (BO) or B6-4 (BI) - Body ground]*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B5-2 (SO) or B6-5 (SI) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B5-3 (EO) or B6-6 (EI) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher

      • *1: for Sport Package

      • *2: except Sport Package

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT RIGHT CENTER SENSOR - FRONT RIGHT SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the B4 No. 2 ultrasonic sensor connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B3-1 (BO) - B4-4 (BI)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      B3-2 (SO) - B4-5 (SI)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      B3-3 (EO) - B4-6 (EI)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      B6-1 (BO) - B4-4 (BI)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      B6-2 (SO) - B4-5 (SI)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      B6-3 (EO) - B4-6 (EI)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      B3-1 (BO) or B4-4 (BI) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B3-2 (SO) or B4-5 (SI) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B3-3 (EO) or B4-6 (EI) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B6-1 (BO) or B4-4 (BI) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B6-2 (SO) or B4-5 (SI) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B6-3 (EO) or B4-6 (EI) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher

      • *1: for Sport Package

      • *2: except Sport Package

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  7. INSPECT NO. 2 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT LEFT SENSOR)


    1. B005L6PC01
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (No. 2 Ultrasonic Sensor (Front Left Sensor))

      Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4 (BI) - 6 (EI) Always 10 kΩ or higher
      4 (BI) - 1 (BO) Always Below 1 Ω
      5 (SI) - 2 (SO) Always Below 30 Ω
      6 (EI) - 3 (EO) Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  8. INSPECT NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT LEFT CENTER SENSOR)


    1. B005L6PC01
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (No. 1 Ultrasonic Sensor (Front Left Center Sensor))

      Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4 (BI) - 6 (EI) Always 10 kΩ or higher
      4 (BI) - 1 (BO) Always Below 1 Ω
      5 (SI) - 2 (SO) Always Below 30 Ω
      6 (EI) - 3 (EO) Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  9. INSPECT NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT RIGHT CENTER SENSOR)


    1. B005L6PC01
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (No. 1 Ultrasonic Sensor (Front Right Center Sensor))

      Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4 (BI) - 6 (EI) Always 10 kΩ or higher
      4 (BI) - 1 (BO) Always Below 1 Ω
      5 (SI) - 2 (SO) Always Below 30 Ω
      6 (EI) - 3 (EO) Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  10. INSPECT NO. 2 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT RIGHT SENSOR)


    1. B005L6PC01
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (No. 2 Ultrasonic Sensor (Front Right Sensor))

      Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4 (BI) - 6 (EI) Always 10 kΩ or higher
      4 (BI) - 1 (BO) Always Below 1 Ω
      5 (SI) - 2 (SO) Always Below 30 Ω
      6 (EI) - 3 (EO) Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  11. REPLACE NO. 2 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT LEFT SENSOR)

    Result
    Proceed to
    NEXT

    1. Replace the No. 2 ultrasonic sensor (front left sensor) with a known good one.

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      Tech Tips

      All of the sensors are interchangeable. To confirm whether a sensor is functioning normally, switch it with a known good sensor from the other end of the vehicle.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  12. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (C1AEC)


    1. Clear the DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Clear DTCs
    2. Check for DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1AEC is output A
      No DTCs are output B

    B
    A
  13. REPLACE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT LEFT CENTER SENSOR)

    Result
    Proceed to
    NEXT

    1. Replace the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left center sensor) with a known good one.

      Click here

      Tech Tips

      All of the sensors are interchangeable. To confirm whether a sensor is functioning normally, switch it with a known good sensor from the other end of the vehicle.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  14. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (C1AEC)


    1. Clear the DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Clear DTCs
    2. Check for DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1AEC is output A
      No DTCs are output B

    B
    A
  15. REPLACE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT RIGHT CENTER SENSOR)

    Result
    Proceed to
    NEXT

    1. Replace the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front right center sensor) with a known good one.

      Click here

      Tech Tips

      All of the sensors are interchangeable. To confirm whether a sensor is functioning normally, switch it with a known good sensor from the other end of the vehicle.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  16. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (C1AEC)


    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here


      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Clear DTCs
    2. Check for DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1AEC is output A
      No DTCs are output B

    B
    A
  17. REPLACE NO. 2 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT RIGHT SENSOR)

    Result
    Proceed to
    NEXT

    1. Replace the No. 2 ultrasonic sensor (front right sensor) with a known good one.

      Click here

      Tech Tips

      All of the sensors are interchangeable. To confirm whether a sensor is functioning normally, switch it with a known good sensor from the other end of the vehicle.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT
  18. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (C1AEC)


    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here


      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Clear DTCs
    2. Check for DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1AEC is output A
      No DTCs are output B

    A
    B