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DTC P1630: Communication Error from VSC to ECM: Procedure

  1. READ OUTPUT DTC (DTC P1630) 
    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 P1630 is output B

    B → See step   2 

    A → See step   5 

  2. REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (SKID CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). Refer to REMOVAL [08/2012 - ] .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P1630) 
    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 P1630 is output (for 2GR-FSE) B
      DTC P1630 is output (for 4GR-FSE) C

    B → See step   4 

    C → See step   6 

    A → END 

  4. REPLACE ECM (for 2GR-FSE). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2012 - ] 
  5. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [08/2012 - ] 
  6. REPLACE ECM (for 4GR-FSE). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2012 - ]