VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C1439 and C1445

DTC Code DTC Name
C1439 Steering Angle Sensor Initialization Incomplete
C1445 Vehicle Driven with Steering Angle Sensor not Initialized

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) acquires steering angle sensor zero point every time the ignition switch is turned to ON and the vehicle is driven at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for approximately 5 seconds. The ECU also stores the previous zero point.

The steering angle sensor zero point malfunction warning is canceled by turning the ignition switch off.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1439

Steering Angle Sensor Initialization Incomplete

for 2AD-FHV, 2AD-FTV, 2WW:

After the steering angle sensor zero point calibration is cleared due to, for example, fluctuations in the power source, the steering angle zero point calibration cannot be obtained for 60 seconds of continuous driving.

for 2AR-FE, 3ZR-FAE, 3ZR-FE:

After the steering angle sensor zero point calibration is cleared due to, for example, fluctuations in the power source, the steering angle zero point calibration cannot be obtained for 0.048 seconds of continuous driving.

  • Steering angle sensor (Spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly)

  • Yaw rate and acceleration sensor (Airbag sensor assembly)

C1445

Vehicle Driven with Steering Angle Sensor not Initialized

Steering angle sensor zero point calibration cannot be obtained when the vehicle is driven without a record of steering angle sensor zero point calibration at a speed of 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 30 seconds or more without the brake pedal being depressed.

  • Steering angle sensor (Spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly)

  • Yaw rate and acceleration sensor (Airbag sensor assembly)

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

Before proceeding with the inspection, explain to the customer that the output DTC is related to temporary loss of the steering angle zero point calibration, such as when the power voltage drops when the battery is removed, and confirm that this condition occurred.

Tip:

  • When DTC U0073, U0124 or U0126 is output together with DTC C1439 and/or C1445, inspect and repair the trouble areas indicated by DTC U0073, U0124 or U0126 first.

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  • When the speed sensor or the yaw rate and acceleration sensor (airbag sensor assembly) has trouble, DTCs for the steering angle sensor (spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly) may be stored even when the steering angle sensor (spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly) is normal. When DTCs for the speed sensor or yaw rate and acceleration sensor (airbag sensor assembly) are output together with other DTCs for the steering angle sensor (spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly), inspect and repair the speed sensor and yaw rate and acceleration sensor (airbag sensor assembly) first, and then inspect and repair the steering angle sensor (spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly).

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK DTC

    1. Clear the DTCs.

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    2. Turn the ignition switch off.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON again and check that no CAN communication system DTC is output.

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      for LHD without Central Gateway ECU:Click hereClick here

      for RHD without Central Gateway ECU:Click hereClick here

    4. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 35 km/h (22 mph) and turn the steering wheel to the right and left, and then check that no speed sensor and yaw rate and acceleration sensor DTCs are output.

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    Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Clear DTCs

    Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Trouble Codes

    Tip:

    • If there is a malfunction in the speed sensor or the yaw rate and acceleration sensor (airbag sensor assembly), an abnormal value may be output although the steering angle sensor (spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly) is normal.

    • If the speed sensor and the yaw rate and acceleration sensor (airbag sensor assembly) DTCs are output simultaneously, repair the sensors and inspect the steering angle sensor (spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly).

    • If DTC C1439 or C1445 is not output again, the DTC may have been stored due to a temporary loss of the steering angle zero point calibration, such as when the power voltage drops.

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    DTC is output

    C1439 and/or C1445

    A

    Relating to CAN communication system (for LHD with Central Gateway ECU)

    B

    Relating to CAN communication system (for RHD with Central Gateway ECU)

    C

    Relating to CAN communication system (for LHD without Central Gateway ECU)

    D

    Relating to CAN communication system (for RHD without Central Gateway ECU)

    E

    Relating to speed sensor or yaw rate and acceleration sensor (airbag sensor assembly)

    F

    DTC is not output

    G
    B

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)

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    C

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)

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    D

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)

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    E

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)

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    F

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS

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    G

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

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    A

  2. PERFORM STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION

    1. Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for at least 5 seconds.

    2. Check that the centered position of the steering wheel is correctly set while driving straight ahead.

      Tip:

      If the front wheel alignment and steering position are adjusted as a result of an abnormal centered position of the steering wheel, acquire the yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point again after the adjustments are completed.

      OK

      The centered position of the steering wheel is correctly set.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT OR STEERING POSITION

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    OK

  3. RECONFIRM DTC

    1. Clear the DTCs.

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    2. Turn the ignition switch off.

    3. Start the engine.

    4. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 35 km/h (22 mph) or more and turn the steering wheel to the right and left.

    5. Check if the same DTC is recorded.

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    Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Clear DTCs

    Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Trouble Codes

    Tip:

    If DTC C1439 or C1445 is not output again, the DTC may have been stored due to a temporary loss of the steering angle zero point calibration, such as when the power voltage drops.

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    DTCs C1439 and C1445 are not output

    A

    Yaw rate and acceleration sensor and/or steering angle sensor DTC is output

    B
    A

    END

    B

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS

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