Lexus NX: Rear Left Center Sensor Malfunction (C1AE7)
DESCRIPTION
The rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC sensor) is installed to the rear bumper. The clearance warning ECU assembly detects obstacles based on signals received from the rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC sensor). If the rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC sensor) has an open circuit or other malfunction, it will not function normally.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1AE7 | Rear Left Center Sensor Malfunction | A malfunction of the rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC sensor). |
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
If DTCs are output after repairs, turn the power switch on (IG) and the intuitive parking assist system on. Then clear the DTCs.
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PROCEDURE
| 1. | CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Check for DTCs.
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| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| No DTCs are output | A |
| Only DTC C1AE7 is output | B |
| DTC C1AE7 and C1AED are output | C |
| A | .gif) | USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
| C | | GO TO DTC (C1AED) |
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| 2. | REPLACE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (RLC SENSOR) |
(a) Replace the rear center ultrasonic sensor (RLC sensor) with a known good one.
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HINT:
All of the sensors are interchangeable. To confirm whether a sensor is functioning normally, switch it with a known good sensor from the other end of the vehicle.
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| 3. | CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
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(b) Check for DTCs.
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| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| No DTCs are output | A |
| DTC C1AE7 is output | B |
| A | | END (REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR [RLC SENSOR] WAS DEFECTIVE) |
| B | | REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY |
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Reassembly
REASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL OUTER MIRROR RETRACTOR LH (a) Install a new frame sub-assembly with the 2 screws. (b) Wind vinyl tape around the harness
Problem Symptoms Table
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