DTC U0235: Lost Communication with Cruise Control Front Distance Range Sensor [08/2013 - ]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Select "CAN Bus Check" from the "System Selection Menu" screen on the Techstream.
- Select "Communication Malfunction DTC" from the "CAN Bus Check" screen, and then select "Enter".
OK
Communication system is normal.
- Turn the power switch off.
NG → See step 8
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR POWER SOURCE)
- Disconnect the A55 millimeter wave radar sensor assembly connector.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A55-5 (IGB) - Body ground Power switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Assembly) - Reconnect the A55 millimeter wave radar sensor assembly connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- Disconnect the A55 millimeter wave radar sensor assembly connector.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the A55 millimeter wave radar sensor assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A55-2 (SGND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Assembly) - Reconnect the A55 millimeter wave radar sensor assembly connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- REPLACE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
NEXT: Go to next step
- ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2013 - ]
NEXT: Go to next step
- CHECK FOR DTCs (DTC U0235)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2013 - ] .
- Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.
HINT:
If the detection conditions are not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.
- Drive the vehicle at a speed for which cruise control operation is possible.
- Turn the cruise control switch on.
- Push the -SET switch to activate the cruise control.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Radar Cruise / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Result
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC U0235 is output B - Turn the power switch off.
B → See step 7
A → END
- REPLACE DRIVING SUPPORT ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2013 - ]