Circuit Description

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Circuit Description
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This DTC is output when communication stops between the gateway ECU and the AVC-LAN circuit.

DTC DETECTION ITEM

DTC No. DTC Detecting Condition Trouble Area
B1248 Communication error between gateway ECU and AVC-LAN.
  • Gateway ECU
  • Wire harness
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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