LEXUS PARKING ASSIST-SENSOR SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C1AE8

DTC Code DTC Name
C1AE8 Rear Right Center Sensor Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

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

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1AE8 A malfunction of the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear right center sensor).

  • No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear right center sensor)

  • Clearance warning ECU*1

  • Parking assist ECU*2

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

If the DTC is output after repairs, turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Lexus parking assist-sensor system on. Then clear the DTC Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    1. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Only DTC C1AE8 is output A
      DTC C1AE8 and C1AED are output B
      No DTC is output C

    B

    GO TO DTC (C1AED) Click here

    C

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    A

  2. REPLACE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (REAR RIGHT CENTER SENSOR)


    1. A01NHV1E07
      Text in Illustration
      *1

      No. 1 Ultrasonic Sensor

      (Rear Right Center Sensor)

      Replace the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear right center sensor) with a normally functioning sensor Click here.

      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.


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  3. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    1. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    2. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to

      DTC C1AE8 is output

      (w/o Parking Assist Monitor System)

      		 A

      DTC C1AE8 is output

      (w/ Parking Assist Monitor System)

      		 B
      No DTC is output C

    B

    REPLACE PARKING ASSIST ECU Click here

    C

    END (REAR RIGHT CENTER SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE)

    A

    REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU Click here