Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Engine Control System Malfunction (C1201)
DESCRIPTION
If a malfunction in the engine control system is detected, VSC and TRAC operations are prohibited by the fail-safe function.
|
DTC No. |
Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C1201 |
Engine Control System Malfunction |
A malfunction signal is received from the ECM. |
Engine control system |
PROCEDURE
|
1. |
CHECK DTC (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM) |
(a) Check if any engine control system DTC is output.
Result|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
DTC is not output |
A |
|
DTC is output |
B |
| A | .gif) |
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
| B | |
GO TO ENGINE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART) |
SM Solenoid Circuit (C1225,C1468,C1469,C146A,C146B)
DESCRIPTION
These solenoids turn on when signals are received from the skid control ECU (brake
actuator assembly) and they control the pressure acting on the wheel cylinders to
control the brakin ...
ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction (C1203)
DESCRIPTION
The circuit is used to send TRAC and VSC control information from the skid control
ECU (brake actuator assembly) to the ECM, and engine control information from the
ECM to the skid co ...
Other materials:
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY OPERATION
(a) Check fuel pressure.
(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Turn the Techstream on.
(4) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the
Target Fuel Pressure.
(5) ...
Communication Error from ECM to VSC Invalid Serial Data Received (P163181)
DESCRIPTION
The ECM sends signals such as dynamic radar cruise control operation signals,
brake operation demand signals and buzzer operation demand signals to the skid control
ECU (master cylinder solenoid)*1 or skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)*2
when the dynamic radar cruise contr ...
