DTC C1AE2: Front Left Center Sensor [11/2015 -]: Description

2018 Toyota Prius Two EcoSECTION Description

The front center ultrasonic sensor LH is installed to the front bumper. The clearance warning ECU assembly detects obstacles based on signals received from the front center ultrasonic sensor LH. If the front center ultrasonic sensor LH has an open circuit or other malfunction, it will not function normally.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1AE2 Front Left Center Sensor A malfunction of the front center ultrasonic sensor LH.
  • Front center ultrasonic sensor LH
  • Clearance warning ECU assembly
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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