Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: G Sensor Failure (C1647)

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Audio & Visual & Telematics / Park Assist / Monitoring / Intelligent Clearance Sonar System / G Sensor Failure (C1647)

DESCRIPTION

The clearance warning sonar ECU assembly communicates with the airbag sensor assembly*1 or yaw rate and acceleration sensor*2 via CAN communication, and if it is determined that the airbag sensor assembly*1 or yaw rate and acceleration sensor*2 is malfunctioning, DTC C1647 is stored.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1647

G Sensor Failure

Airbag sensor assembly*1 or yaw rate and acceleration sensor*2 malfunction

Vehicle stability control system
  • *1: for Optitron Meter Type
  • *2: for TFT Meter Type

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  • After replacing an ultrasonic sensor or the clearance warning ECU assembly, perform the necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration).

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC OUTPUT

(a) Using the Techstream, check for DTCs according to the prompts on the screen.

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Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Trouble Codes

(b) Clear the DTCs according to the screen on the Techstream.

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Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Clear DTCs

(c) Recheck for DTCs.

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Body Electrical > Advanced Parking Guidance/ICS/Intuitive P/A > Trouble Codes

HINT:

  • DTC C1647 is stored when a malfunction signal sent from the vehicle stability control system is detected.
  • If the malfunctioning part has been repaired or replaced before rechecking for DTCs, DTC C1647 will not be output again.
  • If DTC C1647 is output frequently, duplicate the conditions that cause the problem symptoms and perform the inspection again, even though the DTC was not output when rechecking for DTCs.

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Result

Proceed to

DTC C1647 is output

A

DTC C1647 is not output

B
A

GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM

B

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

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