Lexus NX: Front Left Sensor Malfunction (C1AE1)

DESCRIPTION

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

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1AE1

Front Left Sensor Malfunction

A malfunction of the front corner ultrasonic sensor (FL sensor)

  • Front corner ultrasonic sensor (FL sensor)
  • Clearance warning ECU assembly

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

If DTCs are output after repairs, turn the power switch on (IG) and the intuitive parking assist system on. Then clear the DTCs.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC OUTPUT

(a) Check for DTCs.

Click here

Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

No DTCs are output

A

Only DTC C1AE1 is output

B

DTC C1AE1 and C1AEC are output

C

A

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

C

GO TO DTC (C1AEC)

B

2.

REPLACE FRONT CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (FL SENSOR)

(a) Replace the front corner ultrasonic sensor (FL sensor) with a known good one.

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HINT:

All of the sensors are interchangeable. To confirm whether a sensor is functioning normally, switch it with a known good sensor from the other end of the vehicle.

NEXT

3.

CHECK DTC OUTPUT

(a) Clear the DTCs.

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Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Clear DTCs

(b) Check for DTCs.

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Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

No DTCs are output

A

DTC C1AE1 is output

B

A

END (FRONT CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR [FL SENSOR] WAS DEFECTIVE)

B

REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY

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 Dtc Check / Clear

DTC CHECK / CLEAR DTC CHECK USING Techstream (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the power switch on (IG). (c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / ASC / Trouble Codes. (e) Check for DTCs. Click here Body Electrical > ASC > Trouble Codes DTC CL

 Inspection

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