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DTC C1437: Lost Communication with ECM: 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 .
      ABS/VSC/TRAC

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      EFI Communication Open EFI communication open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -

      OK

      There are no momentary interruptions.

      HINT: 

      Perform the above inspection before removing the sensor and connector.

    NG → See step   3 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    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 .
    6. Check if the same DTC is recorded. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

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

    B → See step   7 

    C → See step   5 

    A → See step   6 

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

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  4. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    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 .
    6. Check if the same DTC is recorded. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

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

    B → See step   7 

    C → See step   5 

    A → END 

  5. INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  6. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
  7. REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL