DTC C1437: Lost Communication with ECM: Procedure
- 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
.ABS/VSC/TRAC
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 ignition 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 ignition 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 ignition 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 (SYMPTOM SIMULATION). Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING