Lexus NX: ENG / EHV Device (C1A40)

DESCRIPTION

When a hybrid control system malfunction signal sent by the hybrid vehicle control ECU is detected by the clearance warning ECU assembly, DTC C1A40 is stored.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1A40

ENG / EHV Device

When the power switch is on (IG), a hybrid control system malfunction signal is detected for 1 second or more.

  • Hybrid control system
  • Clearance warning ECU assembly

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • After the power switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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  • When disconnecting and reconnecting the auxiliary battery

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    HINT:

    When disconnecting and reconnecting the auxiliary battery, there is an automatic learning function that completes learning when the respective system is used.

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  • After replacing an ultrasonic sensor or the clearance warning ECU assembly, perform the necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration).

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Using the Techstream, check for DTCs according to the prompts on the screen.

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HINT:

After turning the power switch from off to on (IG), wait 4 seconds or more before checking for DTCs.

Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Trouble Codes

(b) Clear the DTCs according to the screen on the Techstream.

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Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Clear DTCs

(c) Recheck for DTCs.

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Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Trouble Codes

HINT:

  • DTC C1A40 is stored when a malfunction signal sent from the hybrid control system is detected.
  • If the malfunctioning part has been repaired or replaced before rechecking for DTCs, DTC C1A40 will not be output again.
  • If DTC C1A40 is output frequently, duplicate the conditions that cause the problem symptoms and perform the inspection again, even though the DTC was not output when rechecking for DTCs.

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Result

Proceed to

DTC C1A40 is output

A

DTC C1A40 is not output

B

A

GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM

B

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

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