Lexus NX: Steering Angle Sensor Failure (C1626)

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored if the rear television camera assembly receives a signal via CAN communication from the steering sensor that indicates an internal malfunction.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1626

Steering Angle Sensor Failure

A fail flag is transmitted from the steering sensor.

  • Steering sensor
  • Rear television camera assembly

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When the "!" mark is displayed on the multi-display assembly after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, correct the steering angle neutral point.

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  • Depending on the parts that are replaced or operations that are performed during vehicle inspection or maintenance, calibration of other systems as well as the parking assist monitor system may be needed.

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  • The vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) which includes components such as airbags. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts), be sure to read the precaution for Supplemental Restraint System.

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  • 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 terminal

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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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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

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Chassis > Parking Assist Camera > Clear DTCs

(b) Check for DTCs.

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Chassis > Parking Assist Camera > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC C1626 is not output

A

DTC C1626 is output

B

A

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

B

2.

REPLACE STEERING SENSOR

(a) Replace the steering sensor with a new or normally functioning one.

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NEXT

3.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

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Chassis > Parking Assist Camera > Clear DTCs

(b) Check for DTCs.

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Chassis > Parking Assist Camera > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC C1626 is not output

A

DTC C1626 is output

B

A

END (STEERING SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE)

B

REPLACE REAR TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY

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