Lexus ES: Front Left Center Sensor (C1AE2)
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. |
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
If DTCs are output after repairs, turn the engine switch on (IG) and the parking support alert system on. Then clear the DTCs.
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PROCEDURE
| 1. | CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Trouble Codes| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Only DTC C1AE2 is output | A |
| DTC C1AE2 and C1AEC are output | B |
| No DTCs are output | C |
| B | .gif) | GO TO DTC (C1AEC) |
| C | | USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
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| 2. | REPLACE FRONT CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR LH |
(a) Replace the front center ultrasonic sensor LH with new or 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.
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| 3. | CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Clear DTCs(b) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Trouble Codes| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| DTC C1AE2 is output | A |
| No DTCs are output | B |
| A | | REPLACE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY |
| B | | END (FRONT LEFT CENTER SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE) |
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the vehicle proximity notification system.
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PROCEDURE 1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT 2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SYMPTOM CHECK HINT:
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Removal
REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below. Necessary Procedure
