Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
Because the order of diagnosis is important to allow correct diagnosis, make sure to begin troubleshooting using How to Proceed with Troubleshooting when CAN communication system related DTCs are output.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Open in Bus 2 Main Bus Line". | Open in Bus 2 Main Bus Line | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Check Bus 2 Lines for Short Circuit". | Check Bus 2 Lines for Short Circuit | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Check Bus 2 Line for Short to +B". | Check Bus 2 Line for Short to +B | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Check Bus 2 Line for Short to GND". | Check Bus 2 Line for Short to GND | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Open in One Side of Bus 2 Branch Line". | Open in One Side of Bus 2 Branch Line | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Open in Bus 3 Main Bus Line". | Open in Bus 3 Main Bus Line | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Check Bus 3 Lines for Short Circuit". | Check Bus 3 Lines for Short Circuit | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Check Bus 3 Line for Short to +B". | Check Bus 3 Line for Short to +B | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Check Bus 3 Line for Short to GND". | Check Bus 3 Line for Short to GND | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Open in One Side of Bus 3 Branch Line". | Open in One Side of Bus 3 Branch Line | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Open in Bus 5 Main Bus Line". | Open in Bus 5 Main Bus Line | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Check Bus 5 Lines for Short Circuit". | Check Bus 5 Lines for Short Circuit | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Check Bus 5 Line for Short to +B". | Check Bus 5 Line for Short to +B | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Check Bus 5 Line for Short to GND". | Check Bus 5 Line for Short to GND | |
| The result of "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" is "Open in One Side of Bus 5 Branch Line". | Open in One Side of Bus 5 Branch Line |
Tech Tips
Refer to How to Proceed with Troubleshooting for the Bus Check procedure. the DTCs output from ECUs connected to the CAN communication system.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
|---|---|---|
| "Skid Control (ABS/VSC/TRAC)" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. | Skid Control ECU Communication Stop Mode | Click here |
| "Clearance Warning (Clearance Sonar)" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System [for 8 Sensor Type]) | Clearance Warning ECU Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Air Conditioning Amplifier" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. | Air Conditioning Amplifier Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Power Steering (EPS)" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. | Power Steering ECU Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Spiral cable (Steering Angle Sensor)" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. | Steering Angle Sensor Communication Stop Mode | Click here |
| "ECM (Engine)" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. | ECM Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Main Body" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. | Main Body ECU Communication Stop Mode | Click here |
| "Combination Meter" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. | Combination Meter ECU Communication Stop Mode | Click here |
| "Certification (Smart)" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Entry and Start System) | Certification ECU Communication Stop Mode | Click here |
| "Airbag" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. | Center Airbag Sensor Communication Stop Mode | Click here |
| "Parking Assist Monitor System" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Parking Assist Monitor System [for Camera built-in ECU]) | Television Camera ECU Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Stop and Go/Start" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Stop and Start System) | Engine Stop and Start ECU Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Four Wheel Drive Control" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (for 4WD/AWD) | 4WD Control ECU Communication Stop Mode | Click here |
| "Blind Spot Monitor Master" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Blind Spot Monitor System) | Blind Spot Monitor Sensor Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Display and Navigation (AVN1)" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Navigation System) | Navigation ECU Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Display and Navigation (AVN1)" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Audio and Visual System [for Radio and Display Type]) | Audio Receiver Assembly Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Driving Support (Cruise Control-ACC)" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Pre-crash Safety System) | Driving Support ECU Communication Stop Mode | |
| "CAN Gateway" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. | Central Gateway ECU Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Front Radar" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Pre-crash Safety System) | Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Communication Stop Mode | |
| "Front Camera Module" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Pre-crash Safety System) | Front Camera Module Communication Stop Mode | |
| Communication stop for "Parking Assist Monitor System" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the GTS. (w/ Panoramic View Monitor System) | Parking Assist ECU Communication Stop Mode |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Although CAN communication is currently normal, ECUs connected to each bus store CAN communication DTCs. | The probable part for which communication is interrupted can be determined using DTC Combination Table and comparing the DTCs output from ECUs connected to the CAN communication system. |