LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-SENSOR SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C1AE1

DTC Code DTC Name
C1AE1 Front Left Sensor Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

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

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1AE1 A malfunction of the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left sensor).

  • No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left sensor)

  • Harness or connector

  • Clearance warning ECU assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

B001LIFE07

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

If DTCs are output after repairs, turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the clearance sonar main switch on. Then clear the DTCs.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT LEFT SENSOR)


    1. Remove the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left sensor).

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    2. B001MIGC42
      *a

      Component without harness connected

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

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 (S) - 1 (E) Always 20 to 40 kΩ

    NG

    REPLACE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT LEFT SENSOR) Click here

    OK

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRONT LEFT SENSOR) - CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the C5 No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (front left sensor) connector.

    2. Disconnect the A78 clearance warning ECU assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C5-2 (S) - A78-21 (S6) Always Below 1 Ω
      C5-1 (E) - A78-22 (E6) Always Below 1 Ω
      C5-2 (S) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C5-1 (E) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    OK

    REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR