LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-SENSOR SYSTEM(w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System), Diagnostic DTC:C1AE7

DTC Code DTC Name
C1AE7 Rear Left Center Sensor Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC sensor) is installed to the rear bumper. The clearance warning ECU assembly detects obstacles based on signals received from the rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC sensor). If the rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC sensor) has an open circuit or other malfunction, it will not function normally.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1AE7 Rear Left Center Sensor Malfunction A malfunction of the rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC sensor).

  • Rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC 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
      No DTCs are output A
      Only DTC C1AE7 is output B
      DTC C1AE7 and C1AED are output C

    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    C

    GO TO DTC (C1AED) Click here

    B

  2. REPLACE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (RLC SENSOR)


    1. Replace the rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC 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.

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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
      No DTCs are output A
      DTC C1AE7 is output B

    A

    END (REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR [RLC SENSOR] WAS DEFECTIVE)

    B

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