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DTC C1203/53 ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction: Description

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A new skid control ECU is supplied without engine variation data. Until it is recognized by the ECU, DTC C1203/53 remains stored. By entering test mode, recognition of engine variation data is automatically conducted, and DTC C1203/53 is cleared automatically.

DTC DETECTION CONDITION CHART

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1203/53 When all of following conditions detected:
  1. Engine variation data from ECM does not match one in skid control ECU non-volatile memory.
  2. DTC U0073/94 not detected.
  3. DTC U0100/65 not detected.
  • Test mode not performed
  • VSC actuator (skid control ECU)