Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Rear Left Center Sensor Malfunction (C1AE7)
DESCRIPTION
The No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH) is installed on the rear bumper. The ECU detects obstacles based on signals received from the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH). If the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH) has an open circuit or other malfunction, it will not function normally.
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DTC No. |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
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C1AE7 |
A malfunction of the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH). |
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
If DTCs are output after repairs, turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the
back sonar or clearance sonar switch assembly on. Then clear the DTCs (See page
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PROCEDURE
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1. |
CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Check for DTCs (See page ).
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Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
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Only DTC C1AE7 is output |
A |
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DTC C1AE7 and C1AED are output |
B |
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No DTCs are output |
C |
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GO TO DTC (C1AED) |
| C | |
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
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2. |
REPLACE NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (REAR CENTER SENSOR LH) |
(a) Replace the No. 1 ultrasonic sensor (rear center sensor LH) with a known
good one (See page ).
HINT:
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 |
(a) Clear the DTCs (See page ).
(b) Check for DTCs (See page ).
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Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
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No DTCs are output |
OK |
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DTC C1AE7 is output |
NG |
| OK | |
END (REAR CENTER SENSOR LH WAS DEFECTIVE) |
| NG | |
REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY |
Rear Sensor Communication Malfunction (C1AED)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when there is an open or short circuit in the communication
line between the rear sensors and the ECU, or when there is a malfunction in a rear
sensor.
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Clearance Sonar Main Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The back sonar or clearance sonar switch assembly is installed at the base of
the driver side of the instrument panel.
When the back sonar or clearance sonar switch assembly is turned ...
Other materials:
Ignition Switch
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.
2. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Disen ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize
the following systems after the cable is reconnected.
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IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSIONS
(a) The type of ignition switch ...
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. CHECK DTC
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / (desired system) / Trouble Codes.
(e) Check the details of the DTC(s) (See page
).
2. CLEAR DTC
(a) Connec ...
