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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011LANDCRUISER V8-5.7L (3UR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONMANUFACTURER CODE CHARTSDTC 51ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION - VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
2011 Toyota Landcruiser V8-5.7L (3UR-FE)
Engine Control System Malfunction - Vehicle Stability Control System
2011 Toyota Landcruiser V8-5.7L (3UR-FE)SECTION Engine Control System Malfunction - Vehicle Stability Control System
BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: C1201/51: Engine Control System Malfunction
C1201/51 - Engine Control System Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
If trouble occurs in the engine control system, the ECM transmits the abnormality to the skid control ECU. The skid control ECU stores this DTC and prohibits the following controls:
* VSC
* A-TRAC
* CRAWL
* Hill-start Assist Control
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK DTC (FOR ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM)
(a) Check if the engine control system DTC is output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Result
B -- GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) How to Proceed with Troubleshooting
A -- REPLACE ECM Removal
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.