The HECU send requirement data, such as Torque reduction, the number of fuel cut cylinders, and TCS control requests, to the PCM(ECM & TCM) through CAN bus line. The PCM(ECM) performs fuel cut functions according to requests from the HECU and retards ignition timing by torque reduction requests. The PCM(TCM) maintains current gear positions during TCS control time, in order not to increase power which causes a Kickdown shift.
The HECU checks the CAN communcation lines for normal TCS control, and sets this code if a PCM(TCM) message is not received within predefined time.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible cause |
DTC Strategy | ● CAN control module monitoring | ● Inoperative PCM(TCM) ● Inoperative HECU |
Monitoring Period | ● Continuous | |
Enable Conditions | ● Faults are detected if PCM(TCM) message was not received on time by the CAN controller of HECU. | |
Fail Safe | ● Inhibit the ESP control and ABS/EBD control is available. Meanwhile, stop checking the ESP switch failure under the ESP control. |
Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness(es) and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
Has a problem been found?
▶ Repair as necessary and then go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.
Ignition "OFF".
Ignition "ON".
Connect scantool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode.
Using a scantool, Clear DTC.
Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode again.
Are any DTCs present?
▶ Substitute with a known-good PCM(ECM) and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace PCM(ECM) and then go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair" procedure.If NG, replace HECU and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Fault is intermittent caused by faulty HECU or was repaired and HECU memory was not cleared. go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
Connect scantool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode
Using a scantool, Clear DTC.
Operate the vehicle within DTC Detecting Condition in General Information
Are any DTCs present?
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.
▶ System performing to specification at this time.