Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual: Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received (P163081)

Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual / Engine / Cruise Control / Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System(for Gasoline Model) / Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received (P163081)

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) sends signals such as cruise control cancel signals and brake demand response signals to the ECM when the dynamic radar cruise control system is operating.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

P163081

Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received

While the vehicle speed is 5 km/h (3 mph) or more and the dynamic radar cruise control system is operating, communication data from the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is logically inconsistent for approximately 0.5 seconds or more.
  • CAN communication system
  • Skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)
  • ECM

Does not come on

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • First check the CAN communication system by following How to Proceed with Troubleshooting. After checking that there are no malfunctions in the CAN communication system, proceed with troubleshooting.

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  • Before replacing the ECM, refer to Registration.

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  • After the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is replaced, perform the yaw rate sensor and G sensor zero point calibration and store the system information.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

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Result

Proceed to

CAN communication system DTCs are not output

OK

CAN communication system DTCs are output

NG
NG

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

OK

2.

CHECK FOR DTCs

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Clear DTCs

(b) Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

HINT:

If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

(c) Check for DTCs.

Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC P163081 is not output

A

DTC P163081 is output

B
A

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

B

3.

REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the brake actuator assembly.

Click here

NEXT

4.

CHECK FOR DTCs

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Clear DTCs

(b) Make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

HINT:

If the detection conditions are not met, the system cannot detect the malfunction.

(c) Check for DTCs.

Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC P163081 is not output

A

DTC P163081 is output

B
A

END
B

REPLACE ECM

    Cruise Control Input Processor (P160700)

    Communication Error from ECM to VSC Invalid Serial Data Received (P163181)

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