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DTC C1437: Lost Communication with ECM [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MOMENTARY INTERRUPTION) 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for any momentary interruption in the wire harness and connector corresponding to the DTC (Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [08/2015 - ] ).
      ABS/VSC/TRAC

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      EFI Communication Open EFI communication open detection/ Error or Normal Normal -

      OK

      Normal (there are no momentary interruptions).

      HINT: 

      Perform the above inspection before removing the sensor and connector.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  3

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2019 - ] ).
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Start the engine.
    4. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 10 seconds or more.
    5. Check that no CAN communication system DTC is output (Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2019 - 08/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2021 - 08/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2022 - ] ).
    6. Check if the same DTC is output (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2019 - ] ).
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1437 is not output A
      DTC C1437 is output B
      CAN communication system DTC is output C

    Result: 

    A 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2019 - ] )

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - ] )

    Result: 

    C 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2019 - ] )

  3. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - ECM) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Repair or replace the harness or connector.
    3. Check for any momentary interruption between the skid control ECU and ECM (Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [08/2015 - ] ).
    4. Check that there is no momentary interruption.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2019 - ] ).
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Start the engine.
    4. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 10 seconds or more.
    5. Check that no CAN communication system DTC is output (Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2019 - 08/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2021 - 08/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2022 - ] ).
    6. Check if the same DTC is output (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2019 - ] ).
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1437 is not output A
      DTC C1437 is output B
      CAN communication system DTC is output C

    Result: 

    A 

    END 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID 

    (Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2015 - ] )

    Result: 

    C 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2019 - ] )