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DTC C1AAE-00: Front Recognition Camera Heater Malfunction [11/2018 - 12/2021]: Procedure
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Clear the DTCs.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2018 - 12/2021]
Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Clear DTCs
- Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.
HINT:
If the conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.
Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2018 - 06/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2020 - 08/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 12/2021]
- Recheck for DTCs and check that no DTCs are output.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2018 - 12/2021]
Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Trouble Codes
OK
DTC C1AAE-00 is not output.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 2
- Clear the DTCs.
- CHECK FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Turn the ignition switch off.
*a Component without harness connected
(Forward Recognition with Heater Hood Sub-assembly) - Disconnect the P17 forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition 1 (IG1) - 2 (HTR) Ignition switch off 28.5 to 31.5 Ω Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 12/2021]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY - BATTERY)
- Disconnect the forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly connector.
*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Forward Recognition with Heater Hood Sub-assembly) - Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition P17-1 (IG1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 8 to 16 V Ignition switch off Below 1.5 V Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 4
- Disconnect the forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly connector.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY - FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA)
- Disconnect the P17 forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly connector.
- Disconnect the P8 forward recognition camera connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition P17-2 (HTR) - P8-1 (HTR) Always Below 1 Ω P17-2 (HTR) or P8-1 (HTR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher - Reconnect the P8 forward recognition camera connector.
- Reconnect the P17 forward recognition with heater hood sub-assembly connector.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - 12/2021]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
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:
- • 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.