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DTC C1AEE: IPA Sensor Communication Circuit [11/2015 - 12/2018]: Procedure
- VEHICLE CONDITION AND WORK DETAILS CHECK
- Check the vehicle condition and work details.
Result
Result Proceed to The clearance warning ECU assembly or ultrasonic sensor has not been replaced A The clearance warning ECU assembly or ultrasonic sensor has been replaced B
Result:
B
GO TO CALIBRATION. Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Result:
A
See step 2
- Check the vehicle condition and work details.
- CHECK DTC
Result:
NEXT
See step 3
- CLEAR DTC
Result:
NEXT
See step 4
- CHECK DTC OUTPUT (C1AEE)
- Recheck for DTCs.
Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to C1AEE is not output A C1AEE is output B
Result:
A
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Result:
B
See step 5
- Recheck for DTCs.
- CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY)
- Check that the connector is properly connected to the clearance warning ECU assembly.
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 6
- Check that the connector is properly connected to the clearance warning ECU assembly.
- CLEAR DTC
Result:
NEXT
See step 7
- CHECK DTC OUTPUT (C1AEE)
- Recheck for DTCs.
Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to C1AEE is not output A C1AEE is output B
Result:
A
END (CONNECTOR CONNECTION MALFUNCTION)
Result:
B
See step 8
- Recheck for DTCs.
- CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (ULTRASONIC SENSOR)
- Check that the connector is properly connected to the front side ultrasonic sensor sensor.
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 9
- Check that the connector is properly connected to the front side ultrasonic sensor sensor.
- CLEAR DTC
Result:
NEXT
See step 10
- CHECK DTC OUTPUT (C1AEE)
- Recheck for DTCs.
Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to C1AEE is not output A C1AEE is output B
Result:
A
END (CONNECTOR CONNECTION MALFUNCTION)
Result:
B
See step 11
- Recheck for DTCs.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY - FRONT SIDE ULTRASONIC SENSOR LH)
- Disconnect the F26 clearance warning ECU assembly connector.
- Disconnect the B5 front side ultrasonic sensor LH connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
(F26, B5)
(F26)
(B5)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F26-2 (CSB1) - B5-4 (BI) Always Below 1 Ω F26-7 (LIN1) - B5-5 (SI) Always Below 1 Ω F26-5 (CSG1) - B5-6 (EI) Always Below 1 Ω F26-2 (CSB1) or B5-4 (BI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher F26-7 (LIN1) or B5-5 (SI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher F26-5 (CSG1) or B5-6 (EI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 12
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT SIDE ULTRASONIC SENSOR LH - FRONT SIDE ULTRASONIC SENSOR RH)
- Disconnect the B6 front side ultrasonic sensor RH connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
(B5, B6)
(B5)
(B6)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B5-1 (BO) - B6-4 (BI) Always Below 1 Ω B5-2 (SO) - B6-5 (SI) Always Below 1 Ω B5-3 (EO) - B6-6 (EI) Always Below 1 Ω B5-1 (BO) or B6-4 (BI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B5-2 (SO) or B6-5 (SI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B5-3 (EO) or B6-6 (EI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 13
- REPLACE FRONT SIDE ULTRASONIC SENSOR LH
- Replace the front side ultrasonic sensor LH with a known good one.
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 14
- Replace the front side ultrasonic sensor LH with a known good one.
- CLEAR DTC
Result:
NEXT
See step 15
- CHECK DTC (C1AEE)
- Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to C1AEE is not output A C1AEE is output B
Result:
A
END (FRONT SIDE ULTRASONIC SENSOR LH WAS DEFECTIVE)
Result:
B
See step 16
- Check for DTCs.
- REPLACE FRONT SIDE ULTRASONIC SENSOR RH
- Replace the front side ultrasonic sensor RH with a known good one.
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 17
- Replace the front side ultrasonic sensor RH with a known good one.
- CLEAR DTC
Result:
NEXT
See step 18
- CHECK DTC (C1AEE)
- Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > IPA/ICS/Clearance Sonar > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to C1AEE is not output A C1AEE is output B
Result:
A
END (FRONT SIDE ULTRASONIC SENSOR RH WAS DEFECTIVE)
Result:
B
REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
- Check for DTCs.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.