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DTC P1631: Communication Error from ECM to VSC [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs are not output OK
      CAN communication system DTCs are output NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - 11/2016] 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. REPLACE ECM 
    1. Replace the ECM with a new one.

      Refer to COMPONENTS [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    Result: 

    NEXT 

  3. CHECK FOR DTCS (DTC P1631) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    4. 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.

      1. Drive the vehicle at a speed for which cruise control operation is possible.
      2. Turn the dynamic radar cruise control system on using the cruise control main switch (ON-OFF button).
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Radar Cruise / Trouble Codes.
    6. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P1631 is output B
    7. Turn the engine switch off.

    Result:  1

    END 

    Result:  2

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]