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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2009COROLLA S, 1.8 U, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLBRAKE CONTROL/DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMVEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMDTC C1203/53 ECM COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT MALFUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
2009 Toyota Corolla S, 1.8 U, Standard
DTC C1203/53 ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction: Description
2009 Toyota Corolla S, 1.8 U, StandardSECTION Description
The circuit is used to send TRAC and VSC information from the skid control ECU to the ECM, and engine control information from the ECM to the skid control ECU through the CAN communication system.
DTC DETECTION CONDITION CHART
| DTC Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| C1203/53 | Engine, drive source and destination variations that are sent from the ECM do not match the ones from the skid control ECU. | ECM |
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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.