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 |
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■ Starting the engine
■ Driving
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With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D.
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ILLUSTRATION
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
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