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Lexus ES: Suspension Control ECU Malfunction (C1781)

Lexus ES (XZ10) Service Manual / Suspension / Suspension Control / Adaptive Variable Suspension System / Suspension Control ECU Malfunction (C1781)

DESCRIPTION

If a malfunction in the absorber control ECU is detected, DTC C1781 is stored.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Memory

C1781

Suspension Control ECU Malfunction

One of the following conditions is met:

  • A nonvolatile memory write or read error occurs.
  • A CAN communication register is stuck.
  • An overheat protection function malfunction occurs.
  • Absorber control ECU
  • CAN communication system

Does not come on

Yes

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Before performing troubleshooting, inspect the connectors of related circuits.
  • Before replacing the absorber control ECU, perform all of the following:
    • Symptom simulation.

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    • DTC inspection.

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    • Techstream inspection.

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      • If no malfunctions are found in other areas, replace the absorber control ECU.
  • After replacing the absorber control ECU with a new one, perform registration of vehicle identification information.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTCS (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)

(a) Check for DTCs.

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Chassis > Air suspension > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

CAN DTCs are not output

A

CAN DTCs are output

B
A

REPLACE ABSORBER CONTROL ECU

B

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

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