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DTC C1203/59: ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction; DTC C1270/88: Initialization Incomplete (Test Mode DTC): Procedure

  1. CHECK PART NUMBER (ECM) 
    1. Check that the part number of the installed ECM is correct.

      OK

      ECM installed in the vehicle has the correct part number.

    NG → See step   5 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CLEAR AND STORE SYSTEM INFORMATION 
    1. Clear the system information. Refer to CALIBRATION .
    2. Store the system information. Refer to CALIBRATION .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Check if the same DTC is recorded. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC (C1203/59) is not output A
      DTC (C1203/59) is output B

    B → See step   6 

    A → See step   4 

  4. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (SYMPTOM SIMULATION). Refer to  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 
  5. REPLACE ECM (for 2UR-GSE). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  6. REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL