LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-SENSOR SYSTEM(w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System), Diagnostic DTC:C1AE3

DTC Code DTC Name
C1AE3 Front Right Center Sensor

DESCRIPTION

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

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1AE3 Front Right Center Sensor A malfunction of the front center ultrasonic sensor (FRC sensor)

  • Front center ultrasonic sensor (FRC 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 C1AE3 is output B
      DTC C1AE3 and C1AEC are output C

    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    C

    GO TO DTC (C1AEC) Click here

    B

  2. REPLACE FRONT CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FRC SENSOR)


    1. Replace the front center ultrasonic sensor (FRC 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 C1AE3 is output B

    A

    END (FRONT CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR [FRC SENSOR] WAS DEFECTIVE)

    B

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