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DTC C1AAD: Vehicle Information Initialization Incomplete [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK FOR DTCs (CAN COMMUNICATION DTC OUTPUT) 

    HINT: 

    The forward recognition camera communicates with the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly via CAN communication. Confirm that the CAN communication system is functioning normally before proceeding.

    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / LKA/LDA / Trouble Codes.
    5. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2015 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC U0293 is not output A
      DTC U0293 is output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Front Recognition Camera / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
      CHASSIS > FRONT RECOGNITION CAMERA > DATA LIST

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle Information (2WD/4WD) Vehicle information/
      2WD, 4WD or Unknown
      2WD: for 2WD
      4WD: for AWD
      Unknown: Vehicle information not confirmed
      -
      Vehicle Information (Conv/HV) Vehicle information/
      Conv, HV or Unknown
      Conv: Conventional
      HV: Hybrid vehicle
      Unknown: Vehicle information not confirmed
      -

      HINT: 

      • If "Unknown" is displayed, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly cannot send vehicle information or the forward recognition camera cannot store the vehicle information. Check for DTCs, replace the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly if necessary and recheck for DTCs. If the DTC is output again, replace the forward recognition camera.
      • If "Unknown" is not displayed, the DTC is stored even though the vehicle information is stored in the forward recognition camera. Replace the forward recognition camera.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      "Unknown" is displayed A
      "Unknown" is not displayed B

    Result: 

    REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA. Refer to  COMPONENTS [10/2015 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FOR DTCs (LANE DEPARTURE ALERT SYSTEM) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / LKA/LDA / Trouble Codes.
    5. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2015 - ]

    6. Perform the following procedure.

      HINT: 

      If the following procedure is not performed, the previously output DTC cannot be detected.

      1. Turn the power switch on (IG) and wait 2 seconds or more.
    7. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2015 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1AAD is not output A
      DTC C1AAD is output B

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  4

  4. REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK FOR DTCs (LANE DEPARTURE ALERT SYSTEM) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / LKA/LDA / Trouble Codes.
    5. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2015 - ]

    6. Perform the following procedure.

      HINT: 

      If the following procedure is not performed, the previously output DTC cannot be detected.

      1. Turn the power switch on (IG) and wait 2 seconds or more.
    7. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2015 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1AAD is not output A
      DTC C1AAD is output B

    Result: 

    END (HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA. Refer to  COMPONENTS [10/2015 - ]