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DTC C1203: ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction; DTC C1270: 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.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2GR-FSE) B
      NG (for 4GR-FSE) C

    B → See step   5 

    C → See step   7 

    A: 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) is not output A
      DTC (C1203) is output B

    B → See step   6 

    A → See step   4 

  4. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
  5. REPLACE ECM (for 2GR-FSE). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  6. REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  7. REPLACE ECM (for 4GR-FSE). Refer to  REMOVAL