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DTC C1203/53 ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction: Description

The circuit is used to send TRAC & VSC control information from the skid control ECU (TRC+, TRC-) to the translate ECU, and engine control information from the translate ECU to the skid control ECU (ENG+, ENG-).

DTC DETECTION CONDITION CHART

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1203/53 Both of following conditions are met:
  1. IG1 voltage is 9.5 V or more, and condition that signals cannot be transmitted to translate ECU occurs continuously for 5 seconds or more
  2. IG1 voltage is 9.5 V or more, and condition that signals cannot be received from translate ECU occurs continuously for 5 seconds or more
  • TRC +- communication line
  • ENG +- communication line
  • Skid control ECU
  • Translate ECU