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DTC C1203: ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction; DTC C1270: Initialization Incomplete (Test Mode DTC): Description

The circuit is used to send TR(A)C and VSC control information from the skid control ECU to the ECM, and engine control information from the ECM to the skid control ECU.

If the skid control ECU is replaced or if the memory is cleared, system information such as the destination or vehicle type will be unconfirmed. After switching to Test Mode, the skid control ECU performs initialization when starting communication with the vehicle, and stores the system information in 2 or 3 seconds.

DTC C1270 will be cleared when the initialization is completed normally or when Test Mode ends. DTC C1270 is output only in Test Mode.

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1203 Engine, drive source and destination variations that are sent from the ECM do not match the ones of the skid control ECU or there is no information in the memory. ECM
C1270 Detected only during Test Mode.
  • ECM
  • CAN communication system (Skid control ECU to ECM)
  • Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU)