DTC C1A02: Vehicle Information Not Obtained: Description

2012 Toyota Prius FiveSECTION Description

When a new driving support ECU is installed, it receives vehicle specification information (destination, steering wheel position, 2WD or AWD information, etc.) from the main body ECU and ECM and memorizes the information.

DTC C1A02 is stored when the driving support ECU receives the vehicle specification information from the main body ECU but cannot record it.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1A02 Inconsistent vehicle specification information between the main body ECU and driving support ECU continues for 1 second or more. Driving support ECU
RENDER: 1.0x

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