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DTC P1616: Communication Error from ECM to Distance Control ECU: Procedure

  1. READ OUTPUT DTC (P1616) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR [08/2012 - ] .
    5. Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.

      1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph) or more.
      2. Turn the cruise control main switch on.
    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Radar Cruise / Trouble Codes.
    7. Read the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR [08/2012 - ] .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC P1616 is output B

    B → See step   2 

    A → See step   5 

  2. REPLACE ECM 
    1. Replace the ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2012 - ] for 2GR-FSE. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2012 - ] for 4GR-FSE).

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P1616) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR [08/2012 - ] .
    5. Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.

      1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph) or more.
      2. Turn the cruise control main switch on.
    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Radar Cruise / Trouble Codes.
    7. Read the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR [08/2012 - ] .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC P1616 is output B

    B → See step   4 

    A → END 

  4. REPLACE DISTANCE CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2012 - ] 
  5. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [08/2012 - ]