DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM(except 2AR-FE), Diagnostic DTC:P163081

DTC Code DTC Name
P163081 Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) sends signals such as cruise control cancel signals and brake demand response signals to the ECM when the dynamic radar cruise control system is operating.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P163081 Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received While the vehicle speed is 5 km/h (3 mph) or more and the dynamic radar cruise control system is operating, communication data from the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is logically inconsistent for approximately 1 second or more.

  • Vehicle stability control system

  • ECM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • First check the CAN communication system by following How to Proceed with Troubleshooting. After checking that there are no malfunctions in the CAN communication system, proceed with troubleshooting.

    Click here

  • Before replacing the ECM, refer to Service Bulletin.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK FOR DTCs (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)


    1. Check for DTCs.


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    B

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM Click here

    A

  2. CHECK FOR DTCs (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)


    1. Clear the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Cruise Control > Clear DTCs

    2. Perform the following procedure.

      Tech Tips

      If the following procedure is not performed, the previously output DTC cannot be detected.


      1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

      2. Turn the dynamic radar cruise control system on using the cruise control main switch.

      3. Drive the vehicle at 5 km/h (3 mph) or more for 1 second or more.

    3. Check for DTCs.


      Powertrain > Cruise Control > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P163081 is not output A
      DTC P163081 is output B

    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here