LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-SENSOR SYSTEM(w/o Intelligent Clearance Sonar System), Diagnostic DTC:C1AE2

DTC Code DTC Name
C1AE2 Front Left Center Sensor

DESCRIPTION

The No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left center sensor) is installed to the front bumper. The clearance warning ECU assembly detects obstacles based on signals received from the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left center sensor). If the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left center sensor) has an open circuit or other malfunction, it will not function normally.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1AE2 Front Left Center Sensor A malfunction of the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left center sensor).

  • No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left center sensor)

  • Clearance warning ECU assembly

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

If DTCs are output after repairs, turn the engine switch on (IG) and the LEXUS parking assist-sensor system on. Then clear the DTCs.

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PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    1. Check for DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Only DTC C1AE2 is output A
      DTC C1AE2 and C1AEC are output B
      No DTCs are output C

    B

    GO TO DTC (C1AEC) Click here

    C

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    A

  2. REPLACE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT LEFT CENTER SENSOR)


    1. Replace the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left center 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

  3. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    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 C1AE2 is output A
      No DTCs are output B

    A

    REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY for LHD: Click here
    REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY for RHD: Click here

    B

    END (FRONT LEFT CENTER SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE)