Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received (P163081)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid)*1 or skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)*2 sends signals such as cruise control cancel signals and brake demand response signals to the ECM when the dynamic radar cruise control system is operating.
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DTC No. |
Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
MIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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P163081 |
Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received |
While the vehicle speed is 36 km/h (22 mph) or more and the dynamic radar cruise control system is operating, communication data from the skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid)*1 or skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)*2 is logically inconsistent for approximately 0.5 second or more. |
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Does not come on |
- *1: for Hydraulic Brake Booster
- *2: for Vacuum Brake Booster
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
- First check the CAN communication system by following How to Proceed
with Troubleshooting. After checking that there are no malfunctions in the
CAN communication system, proceed with troubleshooting.
Click here
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- Before replacing the ECM, refer to Registration.
w/o Smart Key System: Click here
w/ Smart Key System: Click here
PROCEDURE
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1. |
CHECK FOR DTCs (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) |
(a) Check for DTCs.
for Hydraulic Brake Booster: Click here
for Vacuum Brake Booster: Click here
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Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
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DTCs are not output |
A |
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DTCs are output (for Hydraulic Brake Booster) |
B |
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DTCs are output (for Vacuum Brake Booster) |
C |
| B | .gif) |
GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM |
| C | |
GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM |
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2. |
CHECK FOR DTCs (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM) |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Click here
(b) Perform the following procedure.
HINT:
If the following procedure is not performed, the previously output DTC cannot be detected.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the dynamic radar cruise control system on using the cruise control main switch.
- Drive the vehicle at 36 km/h (22 mph) or more for 1 second or more.
(c) Check for DTCs.
Click here
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Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
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DTC P163081 is not output |
A |
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DTC P163081 is output |
B |
| A | |
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
| B | |
REPLACE ECM |
Cruise Control Input Processor (P160700)
DESCRIPTION
The ECM continuously monitors its main and sub CPUs. This self-check ensures
that the ECM is functioning properly. If outputs from the CPUs are different and
deviate from the standard ...
Brake Switch "A" Signal Compare Failure (P057162)
DESCRIPTION
When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch assembly sends a signal
to the ECM. When the ECM receives this signal, it cancels the dynamic radar cruise
control. The fail-s ...
Other materials:
No Response from Steering Lock ECU (B2786)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when LIN communication between the certification ECU (smart
key ECU assembly) and steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket
assembly) stops for 10 seconds or more.
DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
...
Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module (U0129/29)
DESCRIPTION
The tire pressure warning ECU and receiver receives signals from the skid control
ECU (brake actuator assembly) via the CAN communication system.
DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
U0129/29
Lost communication with ...
Glass Position Initialization Incomplete (B2313)
DESCRIPTION
The power window regulator motor assembly is operated by the power window regulator
master switch assembly or power window regulator switch assembly. The power window
regulator motor assembly has motor, regulator and ECU functions.
When the ECU determines that the power window regu ...
