C1627

DTC C1627 CAN Time-Out 4WD

Component Location:

General Description
The HECU interchanges requirement data with the 4WD ECU through CAN bus line for normal ABS control.For example the HECU sends a control inhibition signal to 4WD ECU for normal ABS control in case of the ABS and 4WD control requested at the same time such as wheel speed difference between front and rear wheel generated due to wheel slip.

DTC Description
The HECU checks absence of the 4WD message from the 4WD ECU for normal ABS control, and sets this code if an 4WD ECU message is not received within predefined time. The HECU checks the presence and specific contents of the 4WD1 message from the 4WD ECU, and sets this code if there is an error in 4WD ECU message1.

DTC Detecting Condition:

Terminal and Connector Inspection
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness(es) and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?

YES
1) Repair as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

NO
1) Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.

Component Inspection
1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Ignition "ON".
3. Connect scantool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode.
4. Using a scantool, Clear DTC.
5. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode again.
6. Are any DTCs present?

YES
1) Refer to the 4WD diagnostic part to find a cause of fault. If there is no problem in 4WD, Substitute with a known-good HECU and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace HECU and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NOTE: The ECU mounted in the wrong type of car may be a cause. (2WD ECU in 4WD vehicle)

NO
1) Fault is intermittent caused by faulty HECU or was repaired and HECU memory was not cleared. go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

Verification of Vehicle Repair
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scantool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode
2. Using a scantool clear the DTC.
2. Operate the vehicle within the DTC Detecting Condition.
3. Are any DTCs present?

YES
1) Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.

NO
1) System is performing to specification at this time.