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Vehicle Stability Control System (For ADVICS Made)





BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (for ADVICS Made): C1201/51: Engine Control System Malfunction
C1201/51 - Engine Control System Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

If a malfunction in the engine control system is detected, the operations of VSC and TRAC are prohibited by the fail safe function. When the signals from the engine are input normally, the fail safe is cancelled and the DTC is not stored.





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

(a) Check if the engine control system DTC is output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 2GR-FE, or Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 2AR-FE).

Result:





B -- INSPECT ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

A -- REPLACE ECM