2006 Lexus IS 250 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Trouble Code Table

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM 

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE

DTC No. Detection Item Trouble Area Reference
C1241/94 Low Power Supply Voltage
  1. Battery
  2. ECU-IG LH fuse
  3. Wire harness (IG1 circuit, GND circuit)
  4. CAN communication system
  5. 4WD control ECU
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
C1296/96 ABS Malfunction
  1. Brake control system (speed sensor circuit)
  2. Wire harness (speed signal circuit)
  3. 4WD control ECU
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
C1297/97 Steering Angle Sensor
  1. Steering angle sensor
  2. CAN communication system
  3. Brake control system
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
C1298/98 Linear Solenoid Circuit
  1. Transfer transmission wire
  2. Wire harness
  3. Transfer control solenoid assembly
  4. 4WD control ECU
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
C1299/99 Cancellation of 4WD Control
  1. Tire size
  2. 4WD control ECU
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
U0073/86 Control Module Communication Bus OFF
  1. Wire harness (CANL, CANH circuit)
  2. 4WD control ECU
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
U0100/85 Lost Communication with ECM / PCM "A"
  1. Wire harness (CANL, CANH circuit)
  2. 4WD control ECU
  3. ECM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
U0122/83 Lost Communication with Vehicle Dynamics Control Module
  1. Wire harness (CANL, CANH circuit)
  2. 4WD control ECU
  3. Skid control ECU
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
U0126/84 Lost Communication with Steering Angle Sensor Module
  1. Wire harness (CANL, CANH circuit)
  2. 4WD control ECU
  3. Steering angle sensor
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.