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DTC P1631-81: Communication Error from ECM to VSC Invalid Serial Data Received [04/2018 - 08/2021]: 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 [04/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2020 - 08/2021]

      Result

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

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [04/2018 -] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTCs 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Clear DTCs 

    2. Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

    3. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P1631-81 is not output A
      DTC P1631-81 is output B

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [04/2018 -] 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU 
    1. Replace the hybrid vehicle control ECU.

      Refer to REMOVAL [04/2018 - 08/2021]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTCs 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Clear DTCs 

    2. Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

    3. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P1631-81 is not output A
      DTC P1631-81 is output B

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [04/2018 -]