Lexus NX: Steering Angle Sensor Communication Error (C1784)

Lexus NX Service Manual / Suspension / Suspension Control / Adaptive Variable Suspension System / Steering Angle Sensor Communication Error (C1784)

DESCRIPTION

Steering sensor signals are sent to the absorber control ECU via CAN communication.

When there is a communication malfunction, the malfunction will be detected by the diagnosis function.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

C1784

Steering Angle Sensor Communication Error

A steering sensor signal malfunction is detected, or a steering sensor power malfunction signal is detected for 5 seconds or more.

  • CAN communication system
  • Brake control system (steering sensor circuit)
  • Absorber control ECU

Does not come on

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When replacing the steering sensor, confirm that the replacement part is of the correct specification.
  • Before performing troubleshooting, inspect the connectors of related circuits.
  • If DTC C1782 (Power Source Voltage Malfunction) is output at the same time, perform troubleshooting for C1782 first.

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  • Before replacing the absorber control ECU, perform all of the following again: 1) symptom simulation ; 2) DTC inspection ; and 3) Techstream inspection (ECU Data List or Active Test ). If no malfunctions are found in other areas, replace the absorber control ECU.
  • When the absorber control ECU is replaced, switch to test mode and check that all test mode DTCs are cleared when their respective deletion conditions are met.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTC (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)

(a) Check for DTCs.

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Chassis > Air suspension > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

CAN DTC is not output

A

CAN DTC is output

B

B

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)

A

2.

CHECK FOR DTC (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM)

(a) Check for steering sensor malfunction DTCs.

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Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC is not output

A

DTC is output

B

A

REPLACE ABSORBER CONTROL ECU

B

GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART)

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