DTC C1437: Lost Communication with ECM: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Lexus IS 350 and 2009 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MOMENTARY INTERRUPTION)
- Using the Techstream, check for any momentary interruption in the wire harness and connector corresponding to the DTC. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
.MOMENTARY INTERRUPTION CHECK
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note EFI Communication Open EFI communication open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- OK
There are no momentary interruptions.
HINT:
Perform the above inspection before removing the sensor and connector.
NG → See step 3
OK: Go to next step
- Using the Techstream, check for any momentary interruption in the wire harness and connector corresponding to the DTC. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
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- RECONFIRM DTC
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Start the engine.
- Drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 10 seconds or more.
- Check that no CAN communication system DTC is output. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .
- Check if the same DTC is recorded. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
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Result
Result Proceed to DTC (C1437) is not output A DTC (C1437) is output B DTC (CAN communication system DTC) is output C
C → See step 7
B → See step 6
A → See step 5
- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - ECM)
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Repair or replace the harness or connector.
- Check for any momentary interruption between the skid control ECU and the ECM. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS .
- Check that there is no momentary interruption.
NEXT: Go to next step
- RECONFIRM DTC
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Start the engine.
- Drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 10 seconds or more.
- Check that no CAN communication system DTC is output. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .
- Check if the same DTC is recorded. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
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Result
Result Proceed to DTC (C1437) is not output A DTC (C1437) is output B DTC (CAN communication system DTC) is output C
C → See step 7
B → See step 6
A → END
- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING